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Municipal libraries in Elche

Elche’s municipal libraries are free; one reader card (carné) from any library in the Valencian XLPV public-reading network lets you borrow from all of them.

Why it matters

Library card.

When

You want to borrow books.

Last checked

7 Oct 2026

Cost: Library services are free ('La biblioteca ofrece sus servicios de forma gratuita').

What you need

• Present an ID document (DNI, passport, etc.) in person at any library of the network.
• Children 0-13: the child must come with a parent or legal guardian, who fills in an application form.

Steps

1. Get the card
   Ask for the carné de lector at any library of the network in person with ID; it can be issued as a physical card, photo or mobile download.
2. Borrow
   Card is personal and non-transferable; report loss or theft immediately. Interlibrary loan is free within the network except foreign libraries, limited to one request a month, and unavailable in July, August and September.

Official sources

• Utiliza la biblioteca
• Bibliotecas Elx