The English Library, Tenerife

A British institution in Puerto de la Cruz for over 100 years

The English Library
Calle Irlanda 5, Parque Taoro
Puerto de la Cruz 38400
+34 922 383098

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THE BOOKS

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PURPOSE-built in 1903 and set in a sub-tropical garden, the English Library in Puerto de la Cruz is home to over 30,000 fiction and non-fiction titles. At one time believed to be the world´s largest English-language library in a non English-speaking country, it provides a valuable meeting place for British ex-pats, residents and visitors alike.

It has an advantage over many public libraries in that it does not have to conform to pre-conceived ideas of what to hold on its shelves. For example, you will find that most of the fiction titles are in paperback format, the main reason being that they are easier to handle than the heavier, hardback alternative.

Our library can keep books far longer than limited space would otherwise allow – you will even find a few titles dating back to its conception in the early 1900s. The main reason for discarding any of our books is their deteriorating condition rather than how often they are borrowed.

Though the internet is now recognised as an important source for research, you will nevertheless still find many specialist-subject volumes on the shelves. We have an impressive selection of art, architecture, biography, drama, poetry and over 40 other specialist subjects, including a whole wall dedicated to the classics.

LIBRARY OPENING HOURS

Monday: 3pm – 5.30pm
Wednesday: 10am – 1pm
Friday: 3pm – 5.30pm
Saturday: 10am – 1pm

  • HOME
  • Latest Events
  • Creative Writing Competition
  • Books/DVDs
    • THE BOOKS
    • Latest Books
    • THE DVDs
    • New DVDs
  • Activities
    • Social activities
    • Tenerife History Group
      • The Library History Spot
      • Teide Adventurers
    • Computer Club
    • The Literary Group
    • Film Club
  • Galleries
    • Queen’s 90th birthday
    • Looking back
    • Summer Quiz 2016
  • Membership
    • En español

PARA NUESTROS AMIGOS CANARIOS

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Información en Español

LINKS TO KINDRED SITES

British Games Club, Puerto de la Cruz

HOW TO CONTACT US

By phone: (00 34) 922 383 098

By email: [email protected]

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MEMBERSHIP FEES

Annual membership: From 35 Euros
Temporary and visitor membership: From 12 Euros

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