The library is open to whoever is interested in the Spanish and Latin American language and culture. Library materials can be used in the library by anyone free of charge, however in order to check out library materials it is necessary to become a member of a student at the Institute Cervantes.
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Schedule (July and August)
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Access to the library catalog is available from the library computers and also on the Internet.
The library catalog is updated daily.
To get a library card you must purchase a membership ($50/year, $25 for students/seniors, $75 for family, 2 cards) or register for a class
You can check out a maximum of 8 items (maximum of 3 audiovisuals) at a time:
Borrowers may renew a loan provided that no previous request has been received by the library. A request for renewal cannot be honoured after the current loan period has expired, in which case the item on loan must be returned to the library. Renewals can be made in the library, by telephone, fax or email, or directly through the internet Audiovisuals are non-renewable.
The library will try to answer questions concerning the Spanish Language and Culture using its own resources (books, databases...) and also external resources (Internet, information centres, specialized libraries). Queries can be done by telephone, mail, fax or email. The library has several databases for Spanish and Latin American bibliography and documentary information. Also, through the inter-library loan service, we can request available materials for you from the worldwide Instituto Cervantes library network, as well as from other libraries in Spain.
The library offers materials in Catalán, Galician, and Basque. We also offer a collection of English translations of important works of Spanish and Spanish American literature.
The library staff is at your disposal to respond to any questions you may have relating to the use of the library, materials, and services. The library gives guided tours to small groups of interested users. Visits must be pre-arranged and will take place outside of the normal opening hours. A full explanation of the collection and available resources available is given. You may contact us by phone (312-335-1996) or by email (biblio@cervantes1.org).
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