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Library events in Tolosa, walk in alone.

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

Tolosako Haur Liburutegia4 upcoming

Thu17Dec
Free
LearningTolosa
18:00–20:00

English book club on Persepolis, Tolosa library

Tolosako Haur Liburutegia

On Thursday 17 December 2026 at 18:00 the municipal library in Tolosa hosts a session of its book club for adults in English, this time discussing Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. The listing says the sessions run monthly on Thursdays, from 18:00 to 20:00, in the library's Errota building, and recommends a B2 level of English. The books are chosen by John Costello, who leads the sessions, and members can borrow a copy before each meeting. The group is limited to 20 participants. The price is free, but prior registration is required, and once registered participants can collect the first book at the library with their library card. Sign language service can be arranged by letting the library know in advance. A reading group is easy to join alone, since everyone has read the same book and conversation starts from it. «Para participar en el club de lectura es necesario inscribirse previamente.» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0). The listing gives the price as free with registration, and says the group is limited to 20 participants.

Thu28Jan
Free
LearningTolosa
18:00–19:30

English Book Club in Tolosa: "Girl with a Pearl Earring"

Tolosako Haur Liburutegia

Tolosa's adult book club in English meets to discuss Tracy Chevalier's novel about the girl behind Vermeer's famous painting. It is free but limited to 20 participants, so registration is needed, and members collect the book at the library with their card. Discussing a novel in a second language puts everyone on an equal footing.

Thu18Feb
Free
SocialTolosa
18:00–20:00

English-language book club at Tolosa library

Tolosako Haur Liburutegia

Adults meet monthly in Tolosa's library to discuss an English-language novel, this month John Boyne's «The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas». The group is led by John Costello, a B2 level is recommended, and it is free with registration. A lovely way to practise English and meet readers. «Club de lectura para adultos/as en inglés: "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" (John Boyne)» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Thu18Mar
Free
LearningTolosa
18:00–19:30

English-language book club on 84 Charing Cross Road, Tolosa library

Tolosako Haur Liburutegia

On Thursday 18 March the municipal library in Tolosa, in Gipuzkoa, runs a book club for adults held entirely in English. The title for this session is 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff, part of a 2026-2027 season that also includes Persepolis, The Girl with the Pearl Earring and Gilead. The sessions are led by John Costello, who chooses the books, and participants can borrow a copy from the library before each meeting. A level around B2 is recommended. The group is limited to twenty people and advance registration is required: once you are registered, you can collect the first reading with your library card. Sign-language support is available if the library is told beforehand. The meeting is free of charge and starts at 18:00. The listing gives no end time, so we assume it finishes about 19:30. «Club de lectura para adultos/as en inglés: "84, Charing Cross Road" (Helene Hanff)» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Tolosa municipal library (Errota building)2 upcoming

Thu26Nov
Free
SocialTolosa
18:00–20:00

English-language book club on Agatha Christie, Errota library, Tolosa

Tolosa municipal library (Errota building)

Tolosa’s municipal library runs a monthly reading club for adults in English, and the November session discusses Agatha Christie’s «And Then There Were None». Meetings take place on Thursdays from 18:00 to 20:00 in the Errota building of the library between October and May, and the books are chosen by John Costello, who leads the sessions. The organisers recommend a B2 level of English. Members can borrow a copy of the chosen book before each session, using their library card. The group is limited to twenty people, and you must register in advance. Later titles in the 2026-2027 season include Persepolis, The Girl with a Pearl Earring and Gilead. Sign-language support can be requested from the library beforehand. Participation is free, the working language is English, and the session on 26 November starts at 18:00 and ends at 20:00. It suits readers who want conversation practice around a book. «Club de lectura para adultos/as en inglés: "And Then There Were None" (Agatha Christie)» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Thu27May
Free
LearningTolosa
18:00–20:00

English reading club on Marilynne Robinson’s «Gilead», Tolosa library

Tolosa municipal library (Errota building)

Tolosa library’s monthly English-language reading club for adults closes the season with Marilynne Robinson’s «Gilead», with books chosen and discussion led by John Costello; a B2 level of English is recommended. It is free but places are limited to 20, so registration is required, and members can borrow a copy at the library. A cosy Thursday evening to meet fellow readers in the Gipuzkoa hills. «Club de lectura para adultos/as en inglés: "Gilead" (Marilynne Robinson)» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

Tolosa Municipal Library (Tolosako Haur Liburutegia)1 upcoming

Tue13Apr
Free
LearningTolosa
18:00–19:30

Spanish reading club on «Martín Fierro», Tolosa library

Tolosa Municipal Library (Tolosako Haur Liburutegia)

Tolosa's free Spanish-language reading club for adults meets in the library and is led by Mónica Leiva. This month it discusses «Martín Fierro», José Hernández's classic poem about an Argentine gaucho, and members can borrow a copy from the library beforehand. Places are limited to 25 and you sign up in advance with the library, which makes it a friendly way to practise Spanish and meet readers in Tolosa. «Club de lectura para adultos/as (+16 años): "Martín Fierro" (José Hernández)» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Kulturklik — Basque Government / Open Data Euskadi (CC BY 4.0).

New in Tolosa?

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 Tolosa free?

Almost all of them. The 7 upcoming programs on this page are public library events in Tolosa; 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 Tolosa 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 Tolosa?

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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