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Library nights · Zarautz

Library events in Zarautz, walk in alone.

12 upcoming free programs at 3 library venues in Zarautz — book clubs, talks, workshops and more. No booking for most, and nobody asks why you came on your own.

Biblioteca Municipal de Zarauz Sanz Enea9 upcoming

Thu26Nov
Free
LearningZarautz
18:30–20:00

Literary Circle: Nabokov’s Lolita

Biblioteca Municipal de Zarauz Sanz Enea

Slawka Grabowska guides a free Spanish-language literary discussion about Nabokov's Lolita at the town library. Book circles are small and conversational, which makes them one of the easiest ways to meet people in a new town.

Thu3Dec
Free
SocialZarautz
18:30–20:00

English Book Discussion: Lord of the Flies in Zarautz

Biblioteca Municipal de Zarauz Sanz Enea

A literary discussion in English on William Golding's Lord of the Flies, led by Slawka Grabowska at the town library in the Sanz Enea villa. It is free. English-language book chats bring together locals and foreign residents and are easy to join on your own.

Thu14Jan
Free
LearningZarautz
18:30–20:00

Book Talk on Ishiguro's "Never Let Me Go" in Zarautz

Biblioteca Municipal de Zarauz Sanz Enea

Slawka Grabowska leads a literary discussion of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go at the Sanz Enea library. The talk is free and in Spanish. A book circle gives you something to say from the very first minute.

Thu11Feb
Free
CultureZarautz
18:30–20:00

Literary Tertulia on Madeline Miller's "Circe" at Zarautz Library

Biblioteca Municipal de Zarauz Sanz Enea

Zarautz's municipal library in the Sanz Enea villa hosts a Spanish-language literary tertulia on Madeline Miller's Circe, led by Slawka Grabowska. Reading groups like this one are an easy way to meet local readers in the seaside town. Entry is free, as published on Kulturklik. «Tertulia literaria: "Circe" (Madeline Miller)» Start time as published; the end time is approximate. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Thu25Feb
Free
SocialZarautz
18:30–20:00

Literary circle on «Circe» at Zarautz library

Biblioteca Municipal de Zarauz Sanz Enea

Zarautz municipal library hosts a free literary gathering about Madeline Miller's novel «Circe», led by Slawka Grabowska. It is a relaxed group for readers who like to share impressions of a book, and no special preparation is needed to listen in. «Tertulia literaria: "Circe" (Madeline Miller)» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Tue2Mar
Free
SocialZarautz
19:00–20:30

English-language literary circle on «Orbital», Zarautz library

Biblioteca Municipal de Zarauz Sanz Enea

Zarautz municipal library hosts a free literary gathering about Samantha Harvey's space-station novel «Orbital», led by Slawka Grabowska, and the listing gives English as the language. It is a relaxed circle for readers who like to share impressions of a book, easy to join on your own. «Tertulia literaria: "Orbital" (Samantha Harvey)» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:30. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Thu8Apr
Free
LearningZarautz
18:30–20:00

Book circle on Isabella Hammad's «Enter Ghost», Zarautz

Biblioteca Municipal de Zarauz Sanz Enea

The Sanz Enea municipal library in Zarautz hosts a free Spanish-language literary circle on «Enter Ghost» by Isabella Hammad, guided by Slawka Grabowska. Sitting down with a small group to talk about one novel is a welcoming way to practise Spanish and get to know people in this seaside town. «Tertulia literaria: "Entra el fantasma" (Isabella Hammad)» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Thu22Apr
Free
LearningZarautz
18:30–20:00

Literary gathering on «Enter Ghost», Zarautz library

Biblioteca Municipal de Zarauz Sanz Enea

Zarautz's municipal library in the Sanz Enea villa hosts a free literary gathering in Spanish on Isabella Hammad's novel «Enter Ghost», led by Slawka Grabowska. A tertulia is an informal conversation among readers, a welcoming way to meet people on your own in this seaside town. «Tertulia literaria: "Entra el fantasma" (Isabella Hammad)» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Thu27May
Free
LearningZarautz
18:30–20:00

Literary gathering on Iván Zaldua’s «A escondidas», Zarautz library

Biblioteca Municipal de Zarauz Sanz Enea

Zarautz municipal library, housed in the Sanz Enea villa, hosts a book discussion on Iván Zaldua’s short stories «A escondidas», moderated by Slawka Grabowska. The gathering is free and held in Spanish. A pleasant early-evening chance to talk books with locals in this seaside town. «Tertulia literaria: "A escondidas" (Ivan Zaldua)» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Biblioteca Municipal de Zarautz — Sanz Enea2 upcoming

Thu13May
Free
LearningZarautz
18:30–20:00

Literary tertulia on Iván Zaldua’s «A escondidas», Zarautz library

Biblioteca Municipal de Zarautz — Sanz Enea

The municipal library at the Sanz Enea villa in Zarautz holds a literary tertulia on Iván Zaldua's book «A escondidas», guided by Slawka Grabowska. It is free and held in Spanish, and an evening of book talk in a seaside town library is a friendly way to meet fellow readers alone. «Tertulia literaria: "A escondidas" (Ivan Zaldua)» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Thu3Jun
Free
LearningZarautz
19:00–20:30

English book club on Yael van der Wouden’s «The Safekeep», Zarautz

Biblioteca Municipal de Zarautz — Sanz Enea

Zarautz municipal library hosts a literary gathering in English about «The Safekeep», the acclaimed novel by Dutch author Yael van der Wouden, led by Slawka Grabowska. Entry is free. A friendly way to practise English and meet fellow readers in a seaside town. «Tertulia literaria: "The Safekeep" (Yael van der Woud)» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:30. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Sanz Enea Municipal Library1 upcoming

Thu11Mar
Free
LearningZarautz
18:30–20:00

Book circle on «Girl, Woman, Other», Zarautz library

Sanz Enea Municipal Library

Zarautz municipal library hosts a free literary gathering about Bernardine Evaristo's novel «Girl, Woman, Other», guided by Slawka Grabowska, in Spanish. It is a relaxed conversation circle for readers, easy to join on your own and a nice way to meet other book lovers in town. «Tertulia literaria: "Niña, mujer, otras" (Bernardine Evaristo)» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

New in Zarautz?

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 Zarautz free?

Almost all of them. The 12 upcoming programs on this page are public library events in Zarautz; 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 Zarautz 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 Zarautz?

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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