Municipal Library of Câmara de Lobos

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Madeira > Câmara de Lobos > Câmara de Lobos > Ilhéu

Location

The Câmara de Lobos Municipal Library is located in the Ilhéu area, in the heart of Câmara de Lobos. The modern building is close to the sea, in the center of the fishing village, in an easily accessible area. Its central position allows visitors to enjoy a tranquil urban environment with the proximity of the seafront.

A History Rooted in the Community

The presence of library services in Câmara de Lobos has a history dating back to the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation's Itinerant Libraries, which served the municipality from the 1960s. This initiative evolved into the opening of the first permanent library in 1980, an important milestone in the community's cultural development. Over time, increasing demand and the vision for a modern infrastructure led to the conception of the current building, inaugurated in 2009, a space created from scratch to meet the needs of its users.

Architecture and Contemporary Environment

The Câmara de Lobos Municipal Library building, inaugurated in 2009, stands out as an architectural project specifically designed for this purpose, being the only one of its kind in the region to be approved within the scope of the National Network of Public Libraries. With a gross area of over two thousand square meters and distributed over three floors, it offers a spacious and bright environment. Its contemporary design aims to provide a welcoming and functional atmosphere, inviting reading, study, and the enjoyment of tranquil moments.

Center for Culture and Knowledge

For those visiting Câmara de Lobos, the Municipal Library is more than just a mere repository of books. It is a dynamic space that hosts various cultural and educational activities. In addition to providing access to a vast collection of publications, it offers resources such as computer and internet access, and promotes events that enrich local cultural life. This place aims to be a meeting point for discovery and active participation in the village's culture.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt