Gijón (Xixón in Asturian) has one of the most comprehensive networks of neighbourhood libraries in Asturias: 11 municipal libraries across the city’s districts, most inside the integrated community centres, plus the Jovellanos Public Library right in the centre. Below are addresses, phone numbers and opening hours from the City Council’s open data. Most services and activities are in Spanish.
How to join
To consult and borrow items, Gijón City Council’s Citizen Card (Tarjeta Ciudadana) gives you access at all municipal libraries and the Jovellanos Public Library. Any person or organisation that uses municipal services can apply, whether or not they live in Gijón; we explain how in living in Gijón, and you can apply at the citizen service offices.
Tip: if you want to join an activity, ask at your library about the programme and how to register; each centre handles it.
Municipal libraries: addresses and hours
October to May hours, from the council’s open data, consulted on 29 October 2026. The data only publishes summer hours for Polígono de Pumarín (Mon–Fri 9:00–15:00, June–September) and El Llano (Mon–Wed 9:00–15:00, Thu–Fri 9:00–20:00, Sat 9:00–14:00); for the rest, check gijon.es.
| Library | Address | District | Hours (Oct–May) | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Llano | CMI El Llano, C/ Río de Oro, 37 | Llano | Mon–Fri 9:00–20:00; Sat 9:00–14:00 | 985 185 248 |
| Pumarín Gijón Sur | C/ Ramón Areces, 7 | South | Mon–Fri 9:00–20:00; Sat 9:00–14:00 | 985 181 661 |
| La Calzada | C/ Ateneo Obrero de La Calzada, 1 | West | Mon–Fri 9:00–20:00; Sat 9:00–14:00 | 985 181 411 |
| El Coto | El Coto Municipal Centre, Plaza de la República, s/n | East | Mon–Fri 9:00–20:00 | 985 181 733 |
| La Arena | C/ Canga Argüelles, 16-18 (Fábrica del Gas park) | East | Mon–Fri 9:00–20:00 | 985 181 624 |
| El Natahoyo | C/ La Estrella, s/n | West | Mon–Fri 9:00–20:00 | 984 491 946 |
| Contrueces | C/ Río Nalón, 2 | South | Mon–Fri 9:00–20:00 | 985 185 114 |
| Polígono de Pumarín | C/ Puerto de Piedrafita, 3 | South | Mon–Fri 9:00–20:00 | 985 185 127 |
| Roces | Avda. Salvador Allende, 13 | Rural | Mon–Fri 9:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00 | 985 181 692 |
| Vega-La Camocha | C/ Charles Chaplin, s/n | Rural | Mon–Fri 9:00–20:00 | 985 181 792 |
| Montiana | Monteana, no. 3540 | Rural | Mon–Fri 16:30–20:00 | 985 300 030 |
Jovellanos Public Library
At Calle Jovellanos, 23. It is listed in the council directory separately from the neighbourhood libraries and is the main public library in the city centre.
Hours according to council data: Monday to Friday 9:00–21:00; Saturdays 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00; Sundays and public holidays 10:00–14:00. Closed on 1 January and 25 December. Phone: +34 985 352 703.
What you can do at the libraries
- Consult and borrow books and other items; each library can explain the conditions (number of items, loan periods, returns).
- Municipal media libraries (mediatecas), also accessible with the Citizen Card.
- Wifi in the Municipal Integrated Centres, where several libraries are located, with identification by Citizen Card.
- Other services and activities: these vary by centre; ask at the library itself.
If you are visiting Gijón on a wet day, the Jovellanos is a good refuge: more ideas in rainy-day things to do in Gijón.
Other council services
Complete your map of local services with the public swimming pools, the golf courses and duty pharmacies.
Frequently asked questions
How many public libraries are there in Gijón?
The Gijón/Xixón Municipal Library Network has 11 libraries spread across the city's districts. In addition, the Jovellanos Public Library in the city centre also accepts the Citizen Card.
How do I join Gijón's libraries?
According to the council, the Citizen Card (Tarjeta Ciudadana) gives access to consultation and lending at all municipal libraries and the Jovellanos Public Library. Any person or organisation that uses municipal services can apply, whether or not they live in Gijón. If you would rather use another card, ask at the library which ones it accepts.
Which library in Gijón opens at weekends?
According to the council data consulted, the Jovellanos Public Library also opens on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (except 1 January and 25 December). In the municipal network, El Llano, Pumarín Gijón Sur and La Calzada open on Saturday mornings. Check before you go.
Do library hours change in summer?
The published hours are for October to May. The council data lists summer hours (June to September) for only two libraries: Polígono de Pumarín (Monday to Friday 9:00–15:00) and El Llano (Monday to Wednesday 9:00–15:00; Thursday and Friday 9:00–20:00; Saturday 9:00–14:00). For the others, check gijon.es or phone before you go.
Sources
- Gijón open data – Libraries — 29 October 2026
- Gijón City Council – Library network — 28 October 2026
- Gijón City Council – Jovellanos Public Library — 28 October 2026
- Gijón City Council – Citizen Card — 29 October 2026