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Join the Palma municipal libraries

The Palma municipal library network issues a free carnet to residents of the Balearic Islands who do not already have a Consell de Mallorca library card; the loan limits are set per library type.

Why it matters: Free reading, study space and activities close to home.
When: You want library services.
Last checked: 13 Oct 2026

Cost: Carnet: free.

What you need

Resident in the Illes Balears, first-time applicant, without a Consell de Mallorca library network card (holders of that card can already use the Palma network).
Application form signed, plus ID: DNI, NIE, Spanish driving license or passport.
Under 14: authorization from a parent or legal guardian.

Steps

Apply
In person at any municipal library, or email the completed form to the chosen library (sede procedure Cultura.01). Processing time is 10 days.
Collect the card
Pick up the physical card at your chosen library, showing proof of identity; it is printed on collection.
Borrow
Show the card or an ID. Zone libraries: 5 books, 3 audiovisual, 3 magazines; neighborhood libraries: 3 books, 3 audiovisual, 3 magazines; network-wide maximum 7 books, 5 audiovisual, 3 magazines. Loans 21 days for print, 7 days for CDs/DVDs/magazines; renewals online, by phone, email or in person if no one reserved the item.

Where

Biblioteca Cort
Plaza de Cort 1, 07001
971 22 59 00 ext 1203/1204
https://bibliopalma.palma.es/biblioteques
Biblioteca Josep Maria Llompart (s’Escorxador)
C. Emperadriu Eugènia 6, 07010
971 22 59 00 ext 3651/3652
https://bibliopalma.palma.es/biblioteques
Biblioteca Joan Alcover
C. Joan Alcover 28, 07006
971 22 59 00 ext 3631
https://bibliopalma.palma.es/biblioteques

Tips

Items must be returned in the library during opening hours (no drop-box).
Late returns suspend your borrowing for a time proportional to the delay.

Official sources

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