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Benidorm municipal public library

Benidorm has a municipal public library network (Red de Bibliotecas) under the Historical Heritage department, with a digital library, online catalog, e-library, and book-reservation ('Booking Books') service, plus an annual activity report.

Why it matters

Libraries are a free community resource and a good way to access Spanish-language materials, free wifi/study space, and local cultural programming.

When

Wanting a library card or to use library services after settling in Benidorm.

Last checked

15 Oct 2026

Cost: Not stated; public libraries in Spain are typically free to join for residents.

What you need

• Not confirmed; typically ID and proof of address (padrón) are required by Spanish municipal libraries generally, but Benidorm-specific requirements were not found.

Steps

1. Check online services first
   The library section lists a Digital Library, Online Catalog, eLibrary and 'Booking Books' (book reservation) under benidorm.org’s Historical Heritage department.
2. Visit in person to request a card
   Could not confirm exact branch address/hours when we checked; the dedicated 'Where to find us' sub-page was not available on both English and Spanish/Valencian URLs tried.

Where

• Red de Bibliotecas de Benidorm (Historical Heritage dept.)
  Not confirmed - dedicated library address page was unreachable when we checked
  Not confirmed for the library specifically; general City Hall line +34 96 681 54 00
  Not confirmed
  https://benidorm.org/en/city-hall/departments/historical-heritage

Official sources

• Historical Heritage department (library section)
• Memoria Anual Red de Bibliotecas 2024 (PDF)