Step · Leisure

Get a library card (Red de Bibliotecas Municipales)

The municipal library network (Biblioteca Central José María Artero plus branches) issues loan cards; you apply online with a digital signature, or print the form and bring it in person with a copy of DNI/NIE/passport.

Why it matters

Free access to loans, study rooms and activities.

When

You want to borrow books or use study rooms.

Last checked

13 Oct 2026

Cost: No fee stated on the card page.

What you need

• DNI, NIE or passport copy (in person).
• Under-14s: add parents'/guardians' documents.

Steps

1. Apply
   Online with digital signature, or the printable adult/child form handed in person.
2. Wait for the call
   The card is not issued automatically; after checking, the library calls you to collect it at your chosen library.

Where

• Biblioteca Central José María Artero
  C/ Santos Zárate 13, 04004 Almería
  950 565 071
  Mon-Thu 9:00-20:00, Fri 9:00-14:00 (summer 15 Jun-30 Sep, Christmas and Easter: Mon-Fri 9:00-13:30). Study rooms 8:00-0:00 daily
  https://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/almeria
• Branch La Chanca
  C/ Socorro 23, 04002
  950 254 088
  Mon-Thu 10:00-12:00 and 15:30-19:30, Fri 9:00-14:00
  https://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/almeria
• Branch Los Ángeles
  C/ Campohermoso s/n, 04008
  As La Chanca
  https://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/almeria
• Branch El Alquián
  C/ Félix Merino s/n, 04130
  As La Chanca
  https://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/almeria
• Branch Cabo de Gata
  C/ Javier López Alonso s/n, 04150
  As La Chanca
  https://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/almeria

Official sources

• Carné de préstamo
• Localización y horarios

Do these first

• Register on the Almería padrón (empadronamiento)