Biblioteca Pública do Paraná, Curitiba

Name: Biblioteca Pública do Paraná
Address: Rua Candido Lopes 133, Curitiba, 80020-060, Brazil
Telephone: 41 3221 4900

#42 among attractions in Curitiba

Library, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Paraná Public Library is a cultural institution located in Curitiba and maintained by the government of Paraná, founded on March 7, 1857 by José Antônio Vaz de Carvalhais, vice-president of the province of Paraná.

It has in its collection more than 470 thousand books, including Braille, besides newspapers, magazines, maps, musical scores, manuscripts, vinyl records, compact discs, videos, cassette tapes, films and slides, among other media. Besides the collection, the institution offers space for exhibitions, book launches, seminars, lectures, literature, plastic arts, and handicraft workshops, film and video screenings, poetry readings, musical presentations, and other cultural events.

Its headquarters has an area of 8.5 thousand m² and was inaugurated by governor Bento Munhoz da Rocha Netto on December 19, 1954, during the celebrations of the "Paraná Political Emancipation Centennial".

There is a regional office of the Copyright Office of the National Library Foundation, where unpublished and published works can be registered.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 25°25'52"S, 49°16'25"W

Address

Rua Candido Lopes 133Regional Matriz (Centro)Curitiba 80020-060 Brazil

Contact

41 3221 4900

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Biblioteca Pública do Paraná open?

Biblioteca Pública do Paraná is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 1 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Pública do Paraná?

Nearby attractions include Rua XV de Novembro, Curitiba (4 min walk), Greater Curitiba, Curitiba (4 min walk), Tiradentes Square, Curitiba (4 min walk), Museu de Arte Contemporânea do Paraná, Curitiba (4 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Pública do Paraná by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Pública do Paraná:

Bus

Praça Tiradentes • Lines: 979 (4 min walk)
Estação Tubo Praça Carlos Gomes (7 min walk)

Train

Curitiba (30 min walk)