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16 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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Biblioteca de Arrasate (16)

Biblioteca de Arrasate16 upcoming

Wed18Nov
Free
LearningArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–20:00

Literary circle on Wilde's Ernesto, Biblioteca de Arrasate

Biblioteca de Arrasate

On Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 18:00 the Biblioteca de Arrasate in Arrasate-Mondragón hosts a literary gathering on Oscar Wilde's play The Importance of Being Earnest, titled in Spanish La importancia de llamarse Ernesto. The session belongs to the library's monthly series of tertulias literarias, in which a group of people meets to exchange impressions about a book they have read beforehand. A coordinator, Amparo Montero, leads the conversation, and the library tries to obtain several copies of the chosen title so that participants can borrow them. The listing says nobody has to speak if they prefer not to, and that people may come even if they have not finished the book. The activity is free but requires prior registration, and places are limited. The session runs from 18:00 to 20:00 and is held in Spanish. A reading circle like this is easy to join alone, since everyone already has the book in common. «Un grupo de personas se reúne mensualmente para intercambiar impresiones sobre el libro que previamente han leído.» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0). The listing gives the session as free with prior registration, from 18:00 to 20:00.

Thu19Nov
Free
CultureArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–20:00

Literary gathering: Izen baten promesa, Biblioteca de Arrasate

Biblioteca de Arrasate

On Thursday 19 November 2026 at 18:00 the Biblioteca de Arrasate in Arrasate-Mondragón holds one of its monthly literary gatherings, this time on the book Izen baten promesa by Hedoi Etxarte. The listing describes the format: a group of people meets to share impressions of a book they have read in advance, with a coordinator, Alex Gurrutxaga, guiding the talk and sometimes the author taking part. The library tries to provide several copies of each title for loan to participants. The listing says these gatherings are a chance to meet writers and different literary styles, and that the group's opinions often enrich the first impression of a book. Nobody has to speak, and people may attend even without finishing the book. The meeting runs from 18:00 to 20:00 in Basque. It is free, with advance registration required and limited places. A book discussion is easy to join alone, since the shared book gives everyone something to talk about. «Es una actividad gratuita a la que hay que inscribirse previamente. Las plazas son limitadas» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0). The listing says the activity is free with prior registration and gives the hours as 18:00-20:00.

Fri27Nov
Free
MusicArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–19:30

LP club: Amy Winehouse's «Back to Black», Arrasate library

Biblioteca de Arrasate

The public library in Arrasate, also known as Mondragón, runs a record club in which a moderator leads the group through a landmark album from the history of rock and soul. The Friday session is devoted to «Back to Black» by Amy Winehouse, and the season's list also includes records by The Clash, Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin and the Basque singer-songwriter Ruper Ordorika. The coordinator is Joserra Rodrigo and the working language is Spanish. Sessions are open, the activity is free, and the library says no prior registration is needed, so it is easy to turn up on the day. The meeting is on a Friday from 18:00 to 19:30. Coming to listen and talk about a well-known record is a friendly way to join a local group, because everyone has an opinion about the music. «Club del LP en Arrasate: "Back to Black"» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Wed2Dec
Free
SocialArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–20:00

Komiki kluba: Goizero by Javier de Isusi, Arrasate library

Biblioteca de Arrasate

On Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 18:00 the Biblioteca de Arrasate in Arrasate-Mondragón hosts a session of its comics club, Komiki kluba, dedicated to the book Goizero by Javier de Isusi. The listing explains that a group of people meets monthly to exchange impressions about a book they have read beforehand, led by a coordinator, Amaia Mariezkurrena, and sometimes joined by the author. The library tries to obtain several copies of the chosen title so participants can borrow one. The page adds that you do not have to speak if you prefer not to, and that you may come even if you have not finished the book. The session runs from 18:00 to 20:00 and is held in Basque. The activity is free, but you must register beforehand because places are limited. A book club like this is easy to attend alone, since everyone comes to talk about the same book and listening is welcome. «Es una actividad gratuita a la que hay que inscribirse previamente. Las plazas son limitadas» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0). The listing says the activity is free but needs prior registration, with places limited, from 18:00 to 20:00.

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.

Wed16Dec
Free
SocialArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–20:00

Literary gathering on Szymborska at Arrasate library, Mondragón

Biblioteca de Arrasate

On Wednesday 16 December 2026 at 18:00 the Biblioteca de Arrasate in Arrasate-Mondragón holds its monthly literary gathering, this time on Paisaje con grano de arena by the poet Wislawa Szymborska. The sessions are coordinated by Amparo Montero and run from 18:00 to 20:00. A group of people meets once a month to exchange impressions about a book they have read beforehand, and sometimes the author takes part. The library tries to obtain several copies of each title so participants can borrow them. The listing says you do not have to speak if you prefer not to, and that you may come even if you have not finished the book. The activity is free, but prior registration is required and places are limited. The programme continues through the season with other titles, including Emilia Pardo Bazán and Rosa Montero. A book group is easy to join alone, since everyone shares the same reading and listening is as welcome as speaking. «Es una actividad gratuita a la que hay que inscribirse previamente» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0). The listing says the gathering is free with prior registration, runs 18:00 to 20:00 and is coordinated by Amparo Montero.

Thu17Dec
Free
SocialArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–20:00

Literary gathering: Kontu pribatu bat by Fenoglio, Arrasate library

Biblioteca de Arrasate

On Thursday 17 December 2026 at 18:00 the Biblioteca de Arrasate in Arrasate-Mondragón holds one of its monthly literary gatherings, this time on the book Kontu pribatu bat by Beppe Fenoglio. The listing says a group of people meets each month to share impressions of a book they have read in advance, with a coordinator, here named as Alex Gurrutxaga, guiding the conversation and sometimes the author taking part. The library tries to find several copies of the chosen title for participants to borrow, and the page notes that the gatherings are a chance to discover writers and different literary styles. Nobody has to speak if they prefer not to, and you can come even without having finished the book. The meeting runs from 18:00 to 20:00 in Basque. It is free, but prior registration is required and places are limited. A reading group is easy to join alone, because everyone arrives with the same book to talk about. «Debes saber que no tendrás que intervenir si no lo deseas, y que podrás acudir a la reunión aunque no hayas terminado el libro.» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0). The listing says the gathering is free with prior registration, limited places, from 18:00 to 20:00.

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).

Tue6Apr
Free
LearningArrasate / Mondragón
18:00–20:00

English reading club on The Vegetarian, Arrasate library

Biblioteca de Arrasate

On Tuesday 6 April the municipal library in Arrasate, also called Mondragón, holds a meeting of its English-language reading club. The book for this session is The Vegetarian by the Korean writer Han Kang, and the programme for the season lists other titles such as Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton. The level is intermediate, so some comfort with reading English is useful. Like other library tertulias, the group gathers once a month to exchange impressions of a book that everyone has read beforehand, and a coordinator guides the conversation. The library tries to obtain several copies for loan. The page says you do not have to speak if you prefer to listen and that you can come even if you have not finished the book. The activity is free, but places are limited and prior registration is required. It starts at 18:00 and ends at 20:00. «Reading Club: "The Vegetarian"» 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 16 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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