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Municipal libraries in Pozuelo de Alarcón

Pozuelo de Alarcón operates several municipal libraries (Miguel de Cervantes, Mediateca, Rosalía de Castro, Benito Pérez Galdós, and a restricted-access university library at ESIC), with confirmed opening hours but no confirmed street addresses for each branch.

Why it matters

Libraries are a free, low-barrier public resource for newcomers, including for language learning materials and community events.

When

Wanting to borrow books, use study space, or attend library programming.

How long it takes

Mon-Fri 8:30-21:00, Sat 10:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-19:00 for the four general libraries (subject to 2026 holiday closures not detailed here). ESIC library: Mon-Fri 8:30-21:00, Sat 10:00-14:00, closed Sunday.

Last checked

15 Oct 2026

Cost: Not stated; typically free for public libraries in Spain, but not explicitly confirmed here.

What you need

• A library card (carnet), procedure not confirmed from pages reviewed

Steps

1. Visit one of the four general-access libraries (Miguel de Cervantes, Mediateca, Rosalía de Castro, or Benito Pérez Galdós) during opening hours
   
2. Ask at the branch about registering for a library card
   
3. Note that the Biblioteca Municipal Universitaria ESIC has restricted access limited to current students, teachers, or exam candidates
   

Tips

• Check the 'Festivos y cierres 2026' notice before visiting on or near a holiday, as hours may be reduced or the branch closed.

Official sources

• Bibliotecas - Horarios