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Library events in Arrasate / Mondragón, walk in alone.

9 upcoming free programs at 1 library venue in Arrasate / Mondragón — book clubs, talks, workshops and more. No booking for most, and nobody asks why you came on your own.

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Libraries in Arrasate / Mondragón and what's on

Biblioteca de Arrasate (9)

Biblioteca de Arrasate9 upcoming

Tue15Dec
Free
CultureArrasate-Mondragón
18:00–20:00

English Reading Club: 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan'

Biblioteca de Arrasate

The library's English-language reading club discusses Lisa See's 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan', led by a coordinator. You do not have to speak if you would rather not, and you can come even if you have not finished the book. It is free with prior registration and places are limited.

Fri29Jan
Free
MusicArrasate-Mondragón
18:00–19:30

LP Club in Arrasate: Listening to Bob Marley's "Exodus"

Biblioteca de Arrasate

The library's LP club analyses landmark rock and soul records under the guidance of coordinator Joserra Rodrigo; this session is Bob Marley and the Wailers' Exodus. Sessions are free and open, with no prior registration. Listening and talking about a classic album is an easy way to connect with fellow music fans.

Wed17Feb
Free
SocialArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–20:00

Literary gathering on Rosa Montero in Arrasate library

Biblioteca de Arrasate

Once a month readers meet at Arrasate library to share impressions of a book, this time Rosa Montero's «Lágrimas en la lluvia». A coordinator leads, you do not have to speak, and you may attend even if you have not finished the book. Free, with prior registration. «Tertulias literarias en Arrasate: "Lágrimas en la lluvia"» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Tue2Mar
Free
SocialArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–20:00

English reading club «A Young Doctor's Notebook», Arrasate

Biblioteca de Arrasate

Arrasate library runs a monthly intermediate-level English reading circle coordinated by John Costello; this month's topic is the TV series «A Young Doctor's Notebook». It is free but needs a sign-up with the library as places are limited, and you do not have to speak if you prefer to listen. «Reading Club: "A Young Doctor's Notebook"» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Thu4Mar
Free
MusicArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–19:30

Vinyl listening club: Aretha Franklin live, Arrasate library

Biblioteca de Arrasate

Arrasate library's LP club listens to and discusses classic records of rock and soul, guided by coordinator Joserra Rodrigo. This session is about Aretha Franklin's «Live at Fillmore West», it is free, and the sessions are open with no prior sign-up. «Club del LP en Arrasate: "Live at Filmore West"» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Wed17Mar
Free
LearningArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–20:00

Literary circle on María Zambrano at Arrasate library

Biblioteca de Arrasate

Arrasate's monthly literary circle, coordinated by Amparo Montero, discusses María Zambrano's «La tumba de Antígona», and the library lends copies of the book to participants. It is free with prior registration, you do not have to speak if you would rather listen, and you are welcome even if you have not finished the book. «Tertulias literarias en Arrasate: "La tumba de Antígona"» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Wed14Apr
Free
LearningArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–20:00

Comic club on «Blacksad» at Arrasate library

Biblioteca de Arrasate

The Arrasate-Mondragón library runs a free Spanish-language comic club where readers share their impressions of an album they have read. This session is about «Blacksad», Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido's noir series about a cat detective in 1950s America. Nobody has to speak, and you may come even without finishing the book; places are limited, so you sign up in advance with the library. «Club de cómic en Arrasate: "Blacksad"» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Fri30Apr
Free
LearningArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–19:30

Record listening club on Ruper Ordorika, Arrasate library

Biblioteca de Arrasate

Arrasate's «LP Club» meets in the town library to listen to and talk about landmark albums of rock and soul with coordinator Joserra Rodrigo; after The Clash, Amy Winehouse, Bob Marley and Aretha Franklin, this session is devoted to Ruper Ordorika's Basque classic «Ni ez naiz Noruegako errege». The sessions are free, open and need no registration, and the conversation is in Spanish, so you can simply drop in on your own. «Club del LP en Arrasate: Ni ez naiz Noruegako errege» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Tue18May
Free
LearningArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–20:00

English-language reading club: «Cry, the Beloved Country», Arrasate

Biblioteca de Arrasate

Arrasate-Mondragón library’s monthly literary gathering in English discusses Alan Paton’s «Cry, the Beloved Country», coordinated by John Costello at intermediate level. The activity is free but places are limited, so sign up with the library in advance; you don’t have to speak if you don’t want to, and you can come even if you haven’t finished the book. An easy way into the town’s community in a language many newcomers share. «Reading Club: "Cry, the Beloved Country"» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

New in Arrasate / Mondragón?

How to use the library as a newcomer

  1. Get a card — it is usually free. Bring photo ID and a proof of address (rental contract, utility bill). Rules differ per library, so check the branch page first.
  2. Events rarely need a card. Talks, book clubs and language cafés are open to everyone; just walk in a few minutes early.
  3. Use it as your base. Free wifi, a quiet desk, notice boards with local groups, and often newspapers and courses in several languages.
  4. Go back to the same program. The second visit is when people remember your name.

Phrases in the local language for your evening: Phrases for tonight · Book clubs and silent reading

Questions people ask

Are library events in Arrasate / Mondragón free?

Almost all of them. The 9 upcoming programs on this page are public library events in Arrasate / Mondragón; most need no booking and no library card. Workshops with limited places say so on the official page.

Can I go to a library event in Arrasate / Mondragón alone?

Yes. Most people at library book clubs, talks and language cafés come alone, there is a host who starts the conversation, and nobody asks why you are there. Arrive a few minutes early.

How do I get a library card in Arrasate / Mondragón?

Usually it is free: bring photo ID and a proof of address (a rental contract or a utility bill) to any branch. Rules differ per library, so check the branch page before you go.

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