Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós (Centro)
Upcoming Events (18)
'Érase una voz', con Aurora Maroto
Join Aurora Maroto for 'Érase una voz' at Madrid's Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós (Centro). This cozy storytelling session invites children aged 3+ to explore magical worlds and playful characters; admission is free until capacity is reached, in a welcoming library setting that sparks imagination.
Lectura: Mayo del cuarenta y cinco
Writer Boti García Rodrigo presents a live reading of Mayo del cuarenta y cinco at the Iván de Vargas Public Library in Madrid. The free event starts at 7:00 PM and features excerpts from the novel plus a short discussion with the author in a historic Centro library.
Encuentro con autora: María Elena Naranjo Montero
An author talk at the Madrid public library featuring María Elena Naranjo Montero as she presents Brilla y crece, Crecimiento personal a través de la cultura del vino, and Cuando me olvidé de mí, por amar. A reflective, accessible literary session exploring self-discovery with free entry until capacity.
'Cuaderno de 1977' de Juan Pagán
Juan Pagán presents a literary reading of Cuaderno de 1977 at the Iván de Vargas Public Library in Madrid's Centro. The afternoon event features a close reading with brief author commentary in a welcoming library setting, inviting discussion and discovery among attendees.
Todo lo pierdes: Poem Reading by Isabel Silva Cano
Join a free poetry reading by Isabel Silva Cano at Madrid's Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas (Centro). The event presents her poems in an intimate city-center library setting, ideal for literature lovers and Spanish-language poetry fans.
La desastrosa y auténtica historia de mi vida — Miguel Núñez
Free stand-up show by Miguel Núñez at the Iván de Vargas Public Library in Madrid. A candid, irreverent storytelling set about life’s disasters and quirks, delivered in a cozy urban library venue. Expect sharp anecdotes, bold humor, and a warm, adult-friendly atmosphere.
Conferencia: Materiales y sustancias químicas para un futuro más limpio
Public lecture in Madrid by María Ángeles Martín Luengo, ICMM scientist, outlining how materials and chemicals shape a cleaner future. The talk highlights benefits to quality of life, environmental trade-offs, and strategies for turning waste into useful resources.
El Pacto Verde europeo y la guerra por el petróleo
Public lecture at Biblioteca Iván de Vargas in Madrid exploring how the European Green Deal reshapes energy markets and geopolitics. The talk discusses energy security, climate policy, and the ongoing dynamics of oil dependence, offering concrete insights for residents and policymakers alike.
Manual Jam: concurso de manuales de videojuegos
Juan Cobos, una prodigiosa memoria del cine
A library screening of the Spanish cinema documentary 'Juan Cobos, una prodigiosa memoria del cine' at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós (Centro) in Madrid. The program explores Cobos's influential career and enduring memory in film, with context and discussion suited to a public library audience.
Pedro del Rey. Conversaciones con un montador de cine
Public lecture at Madrid's Iván de Vargas library where a veteran film editor discusses the craft of editing, storytelling through cuts, and industry insights. Aimed at film lovers, students, and professionals curious about cinema.
El Santo Grial: una historia diferente
A thought-provoking historical talk by Roberto Carlos Chuli at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas (Centro) exploring alternative narratives of the Holy Grail and its legends. The event invites attendees to examine sources, reinterpret myths, and enjoy an engaging, scholarly discussion in a welcoming urban library setting.
Bestiario estampado
Madrid's Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas hosts Bestiario estampado, a printed bestiary exhibition of illustrated creatures. Explore a curated array of ink-and-paper prints in a quiet, book-lined library setting on April 19 at 11:00—free and open to all.
Conferencia: tierras raras por José Emilio Prieto de Castro
An academic lecture by José Emilio Prieto de Castro on rare earths and why they are considered critical materials for modern technology, including permanent magnets. The talk explains the science and global policy implications in an accessible Madrid library setting.
'Vientos de agujeros negros y otras maravillas cósmicas' por Margherita Giustini
An evening lecture at Madrid's Iván de Vargas Library by Margherita Giustini, exploring how winds around black holes connect with galactic matter and jets. A clear, accessible talk as part of the library's 'La ciencia en el Centro' science outreach series.
Cinefórum: 12 Hombres sin Piedad (1957)
Subtitled, original-language screening of the 1957 classic '12 Angry Men' at Madrid's Iván de Vargas Public Library. A thought-provoking courtroom drama in a historic city venue; free admission while seats last.
'Sociedades digitales y filosofía' por José Javier Fernández del Barrio
José Javier Fernández del Barrio delivers a lecture on how ICT has digitalized societies and production models. The talk explores misinformation, social fragmentation, polarization, and cyberbullying, and explains how philosophy helps illuminate these contemporary challenges.
Cineforum: Kajillionaire (2020)
Screening of the 2020 indie film Kajillionaire at Madrid's Ivón de Vargas Public Library, presented in its original language with Spanish subtitles. Free entry until capacity. A quirky, offbeat story about a family of con artists that unfolds with wit and heart.