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Get a public library card (Red BICA)

Join free at any Red BICA library in the Canaries with original DNI, NIE or passport.

Why it matters

Free books and eBiblio Canarias e-books.

When

You want to borrow books.

Last checked

7 Oct 2026

Cost: Free; card valid 10 years

What you need

• Original valid ID: DNI, NIE or passport.
• Under 14: parent/guardian with ID and signed authorization.

Steps

1. Register
   At any library, or online if you have never been registered at a public library in the archipelago.
2. E-books
   Ask for a PIN at a library to use canarias.ebiblio.es.

Where

• Red de Bibliotecas Municipales (10 branches, shared Red BICA card)
  See branches below
  Usual hours Mon-Fri 9:30-13:30 and 16:30-20:30; may change in summer and Christmas
  https://lpabibliotecas.com/conocenos/donde-estamos/

Tips

• Loans: 11 items across the Red BICA: 8 books for 21 days, 2 magazines for 7 days, audiovisuals without item limit for 7 days; up to 2 renewals; up to 3 reservations; 1 day of penalty per day late per item (blocks loans and eBiblio/eFilm).
• The card expires 10 years after issue; child cards are renewed at age 14.

Official sources

• Alta de usuarios
• Préstamos
• Dónde estamos
• Bibliotecas