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
Opening Hours:
Wednesday & Saturday 10am-1pm

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    • Complete Catalogue
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  • From the Librarian
    • Librarians Report 2022
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  • Events/Activities
    • Past Events
      • St George’s Day and Shakespeare’s Birthday Garden Party 2024
    • Social activities
  • Local Interest
    • Agatha Christie in the Canary Islands
    • What’s in a name?
    • Pick up a Penguin
    • La Palma Eruption 1971
    • Jean Batten – The Garbo of the Skies
    • Our Man in Tenerife
    • In Hiding
    • Ramon x3
    • Fortunate Isle
    • D H Lawrence
    • The Library History Spot
    • Tenerife Adventurers
  • Galleries
    • Christmas Lunch 2024
    • St George’s Day 2024
    • Firefighters Lunch 2023
    • Summer Quiz 2023
    • Coronation Garden Party
    • Visit of the British Ambassador 2022
    • Platinum Jubilee
    • La Palma Fund-Raising Lunch
    • Consular Visit
    • 2021 Photography Exhibition
    • Ramón Michán Doña
    • The End of an Era
    • Queen’s 90th birthday
    • Looking back
  • Membership
    • En español
  • How to find us

Membership details

THERE are three levels of English Library membership, designed to suit individual requirements.

Whichever level of membership you choose, all books fiction and non-fiction – including new books – and DVDs must be returned within three weeks.

Annual membership: The member may take out up to seven books – including two new books – and four DVDs.

Student membership: The member may take out up to seven books – including two new books – and four DVDs.

Temporary membership: The member may take out up to four books – including one new book – and two DVDs.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Standard annual membership: 40€

Student annual membership: 20€ (with full-time Student ID card)

Temporary membership: from 16€

In addition, we require a returnable deposit of 25€ from students and temporary members.

Full members, student members, and temporary members qualify for free access to our wi-fi during library opening hours.

Payment by card is now accepted for membership and library events.

PARA NUESTROS AMIGOS CANARIOS

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LA BIBLIOTECA Inglesa del Puerto de la Cruz se construyó en 1903 y desde entonces ha sido punto de reunión para la comunidad británica.
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HOW TO CONTACT US

By phone: (00 34) 922 383 098

By email: englishlibrarytenerife@gmail.com

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MEMBERSHIP FEES

Annual membership: 40€ Student membership: 20€ (with full-time Student ID card) Temporary/visitor membership: From 16€ Please see Membership for more details

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