Madrid Libraries & Book Exchanges

Biblioteca Municipal Jose Hierro: Municipal library in Alcorcon. Open Monday to Friday from 09:00-21:00 and on Saturdays and Sundays (adults reading lounge only) from 16:00-20:00. Avenida de Pablo Iglesias sn, 28922 Madrid.
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Tel: 916 648 452 

Biblioteca Nacional de Espana: The BNE provides general information about the institution and its collection, different reading rooms, inter library loans, and the possibility of reproduction of documents. The website can be read in English. Monday to Friday 09:00-21:00 non-stop.
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Tel: 915 807 823 

British Council Library: This library provides English newspapers, magazines in addition to books, audio books and CD roms. An annual fee is applicable. Open from Monday to Friday. See the website for times. Paseo General Martinez Campos 31, 28010 Madrid.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 913 373 500 

Calibre Audio Books: UK charity, Calibre, supplies audio books in English on cassette or disk to visually impaired and disabled people. The free service is available to members (registration can be made via the website). Free postal service to anywhere in Europe.
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Send an e-mail Tel: + 44 129 643 2339 Fax: + 44 129 639 2599

Hispanic Library, Islamic Library: The Hispanic library holds book that relate to humanistic and socio-economic aspects of Latin countries. The Islamic library holds classic Arab and Islamic works. Avenue of Kings Catolicos 4, University City, 28040 Madrid.
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Tel: 915 838 175 (Hispanic)/915 838 164 (Islamic) 

Madrid Young Learners' Centre Library: This is an English language children's lending library in Madrid. Opening times are Monday to Thursday 13:00-21:30, Friday 13:00-21:00 and Saturday 09:30-18:30. General Martinez Campos 31, 28010 Madrid.
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Tel: 913 373 600