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Library events in Zaragoza, walk in alone.

14 upcoming free programs at 10 library venues in Zaragoza — book clubs, talks, workshops and more. No booking for most, and nobody asks why you came on your own.

Biblioteca Pública Rafael Andolz (Almozara)4 upcoming

Wed18Nov
CultureZaragoza
18:00–19:30

Encuentros imposibles, classic authors, Biblioteca Andolz, Zaragoza

Biblioteca Pública Rafael Andolz (Almozara)

On Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 18:00 the Biblioteca Pública Rafael Andolz in the Almozara area of Zaragoza takes part in Encuentros imposibles, a series run by the municipal public libraries together with the Asociación de Librerías de Zaragoza. The listing says the series offers a personal meeting with three figures of letters and literature: the Aragonese María Moliner and Ramón J. Sender, and the English writer Jane Austen. The sessions, aimed at an adult audience, take place in thirteen libraries and six bookshops and are led by the actors and cultural activists Jesús Pescador, Inmaculada Carné and Eva Morera, who talk about the lives and works of the authors. A selection of their books is also on display. The listing does not give a price. Prior registration is required, in person or by phone on 976726101. No end time is given, so about an hour and a half is assumed. A library talk like this is easy to attend alone, since everyone comes to listen. «Previa inscripción de forma presencial o por teléfono en el 976726101.» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing says the sessions are for an adult audience and need prior registration, and it gives no price.

Tue24Nov
LearningZaragoza
18:00–19:30

Open chess class for beginners, Biblioteca Rafael Andolz, Zaragoza

Biblioteca Pública Rafael Andolz (Almozara)

On Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 18:00 the Biblioteca Pública Rafael Andolz in the Almozara area of Zaragoza holds a chess workshop run in collaboration with the Aragonese Chess Federation, as part of the Juega e Imagina festival. The listing calls it an open chess class for beginners, designed for people who already know how the pieces move but want to go a little deeper. Participants will learn openings, strategies and more. The listing describes it as suitable for all audiences. Prior registration is required, either in person at the library or by phone on 976 726 218. The listing does not give a price. A beginner class like this is easy to attend alone, because everyone is at the same level and the format invites newcomers to sit down with someone new and play. «CLASE ABIERTA DE AJEDREZ PARA PRINCIPIANTES , pensada para quienes conocen el movimiento de las piezas pero quieren profundizar un poquito más.» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing describes an open chess class for all audiences, with prior registration and no stated price.

Wed25Nov
LearningZaragoza
18:00–19:30

Liberando a la Monstrua writing workshop, Almozara library, Zaragoza

Biblioteca Pública Rafael Andolz (Almozara)

On Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 18:00 the Rafael Andolz public library in Zaragoza hosts the emotional writing workshop Liberando a la Monstrua with Sonia Bel Faci, held to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The listing describes the project as workshops, writing prompts and creative experiences aimed especially at adult women. The Monstrua stands for the freer, more spontaneous and more authentic side that often stays hidden under obligations and expectations. The aim is to bring writing to people who think they cannot write or are not creative, in a space where they can express themselves with curiosity and humour. Sonia Bel Faci is a writer, actress, storyteller and trainer in emotional writing who mixes writing with theatre, movement, music, painting and collage. The workshop is directed at women between 40 and 70. The listing does not give a price or an end time. Prior registration is needed in person at the library or by phone on 976726101. A workshop like this is easy to join alone, since participants are not asked to expose themselves. «Dirigido a mujeres adultas, entre 40 y 70 años.» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing says the workshop is for adult women aged 40 to 70 with prior registration, and gives no price.

Wed16Dec
CultureZaragoza
18:00–19:00

Encuentros imposibles, classic authors, Biblioteca Andolz, Zaragoza

Biblioteca Pública Rafael Andolz (Almozara)

On Wednesday 16 December 2026 at 18:00 the Biblioteca Pública Rafael Andolz in Zaragoza takes part in Encuentros imposibles, a series run by the municipal public libraries together with the Zaragoza booksellers' association. The listing says the series offers a personal encounter with great figures of letters: the Aragonese authors María Moliner and Ramón J. Sender and the English novelist Jane Austen. It notes that this year marks six decades since the first edition of Moliner's Diccionario de uso del español, 125 years since Sender's birth and continuing celebrations of Austen's 250th anniversary. The sessions are aimed at an adult audience and are led by the actors and cultural activists Jesús Pescador, Inmaculada Carné and Eva Morera, who talk about the lives and works of the writers. Selections of their books are on display. Registration is in person or by phone at 976726101. The listing does not give a price. A talk like this is easy to attend alone, since the audience is there to listen and read. «Figuras diversas en sus orígenes, cronologías y trayectorias, pero a las que une su pasión por la lectura y la creación.» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:00. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing describes sessions for an adult audience with registration in person or by phone, and gives no price.

Biblioteca Pública Andresa Casamayor (Rosales del Canal)2 upcoming

Tue17Nov
LearningZaragoza
18:00–19:30

Open chess class for beginners, Andresa Casamayor Library, Zaragoza

Biblioteca Pública Andresa Casamayor (Rosales del Canal)

On Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 18:00 the Andresa Casamayor public library in the Rosales del Canal area of Zaragoza holds an open chess class for beginners, run in collaboration with the Aragonese Chess Federation. The listing says it is designed for people who already know how the pieces move but want to go a little deeper. The class covers openings and strategy, and the listing promises much more. It is described as being for all audiences, and it belongs to the Juega e Imagina festival programme. Registration is required, either in person at the library or by phone on 976 726 218. The listing does not give a price. A class like this is easy to join alone, since everyone is learning the same game, and a chess board gives strangers an easy reason to start talking with the person across the table. «¿Siempre has querido aprender a jugar al ajedrez, pero no sabes por dónde empezar?» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing says registration is in person at the library or by phone and gives no price.

Thu26Nov
CultureZaragoza
18:00–19:30

Encuentros imposibles, Biblioteca Andresa Casamayor, Zaragoza

Biblioteca Pública Andresa Casamayor (Rosales del Canal)

On Thursday 26 November 2026 at 18:00 the Biblioteca Pública Andresa Casamayor in Zaragoza hosts a session of Encuentros imposibles, a series that invites people to get to know classic writers in person. The listing says the municipal libraries and the Asociación de Librerías de Zaragoza propose personal encounters with three figures of literature: the Aragonese María Moliner and Ramón J. Sender and the English writer Jane Austen. The sessions are aimed at an adult audience and are led by the actors and cultural activists Jesús Pescador, Inmaculada Carné and Eva Morera, who talk about the lives and works of the authors. Selections of their books are on display. Prior registration is required at the library in person or by phone on 976 726 218. The listing does not give a price. It gives no end time, so the finish of 19:30 is an estimate. A library session like this is easy to follow alone, since it is built around one performer speaking to the room. «Previa inscripción de forma presencial en la biblioteca o por teléfono al 976 726 218.» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing says the sessions are for adults, with prior registration at the library or by phone, and gives no price.

Biblioteca Pública Fernando Lázaro Carreter (Torrero)1 upcoming

Tue24Nov
CultureZaragoza
17:30–19:00

Encuentros imposibles, classics in a library, Zaragoza

Biblioteca Pública Fernando Lázaro Carreter (Torrero)

On Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 17:30 the Biblioteca Pública Fernando Lázaro Carreter in the Torrero district of Zaragoza takes part in Encuentros imposibles, a project of the municipal public libraries and the Zaragoza booksellers association. The listing says the project offers a personal encounter with three major figures of literature: the Aragonese María Moliner and Ramón J. Sender and the English writer Jane Austen. It notes that this year marks six decades since the first edition of María Moliner's Diccionario de uso del español, 125 years since the birth of Ramón J. Sender and continuing celebrations of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. The sessions are described as intended for an adult audience and are led by the actors and cultural activists Jesús Pescador, Inmaculada Carné and Eva Morera, who talk about the lives and works of the authors. Prior registration is required in person or by phone on 976726035. The listing does not give a price. A talk in a library is easy to attend alone, since everyone comes for the same authors. «Previa inscripción de forma presencial o por teléfono en el 976726035.» Starts 17:30, ends about 19:00. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing says the sessions are for an adult audience and need prior registration in person or by phone on 976726035.

Biblioteca Pública Manuel Alvar (Delicias)1 upcoming

Mon30Nov
CultureZaragoza
18:00–19:30

Encuentros imposibles, María Moliner, Biblioteca Alvar, Zaragoza

Biblioteca Pública Manuel Alvar (Delicias)

On Monday 30 November 2026 at 18:00 the Biblioteca Pública Manuel Alvar in the Delicias park, Zaragoza, hosts a session of Encuentros imposibles, titled on its page Conoce en persona a María Moliner. The Municipal Public Libraries and the Association of Bookshops of Zaragoza offer a personal meeting with three major figures of letters and literature: the Aragonese María Moliner and Ramón J. Sender, and the English writer Jane Austen. The listing notes six decades since the first edition of Moliner's Diccionario de uso del español and 125 years since the birth of Sender. The sessions are for an adult audience and take place in thirteen libraries and six bookshops, led by the actors and cultural activists Jesús Pescador, Inmaculada Carné and Eva Morera, who talk about the lives and works of the authors. Places are limited and prior registration is required, in person or by phone on 976726128. The listing does not give a price. A literary session like this is easy to join alone, since the audience is there for the same books. «sesiones, destinadas a público adulto, que tendrán lugar en trece bibliotecas y seis librerías» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing says the sessions are for an adult audience, places are limited and prior registration is required.

Biblioteca Pública Santa Orosia (Delicias)1 upcoming

Fri20Nov
CultureZaragoza
10:30–11:30

Encuentros imposibles, meet the classics, Santa Orosia, Zaragoza

Biblioteca Pública Santa Orosia (Delicias)

On Friday 20 November 2026 at 10:30 the Biblioteca Pública Santa Orosia in the Delicias district of Zaragoza hosts a session of Encuentros imposibles, a series in which the municipal public libraries and the Asociación de Librerías de Zaragoza offer a personal meeting with classic figures of literature. The listing names three: the Aragonese María Moliner and Ramón J. Sender and the English Jane Austen. It notes six decades since the first edition of Moliner's Diccionario de uso del español, 125 years since Sender's birth and the continuing celebrations of the 250th anniversary of Austen's birth. The sessions, intended for adult audiences, are led by the actors and cultural activists Jesús Pescador, Inmaculada Carné and Eva Morera, who talk about the lives and works of the authors, and a selection of their books is on display. Places are limited and prior registration is required, in person or by phone on 976721061. The listing does not give a price. A talk like this is easy to attend alone. «Plazas limitadas. Requiere inscripción previa: presencial o por teléfono 976721061.» Starts 10:30, ends about 11:30. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing says sessions are for adults, places are limited and prior registration is required, and gives no price.

Biblioteca Pública de Casetas1 upcoming

Wed25Nov
CultureZaragoza
18:00–19:30

Encuentros Imposibles, meet the classics, Casetas library, Zaragoza

Biblioteca Pública de Casetas

On Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 18:00 the Biblioteca Pública de Casetas in Zaragoza hosts a session of Encuentros Imposibles, a programme in which the municipal public libraries and the Association of Bookshops of Zaragoza offer a personal meeting with three great figures of literature: the Aragonese María Moliner and Ramón J. Sender and the English writer Jane Austen. The listing says the sessions are intended for an adult audience and take place in thirteen libraries and six bookshops, led by the actors and cultural activists Jesús Pescador, Inmaculada Carné and Eva Morera, who talk about the lives and works of these authors. A selection of their books is on display. This year marks six decades since the first edition of María Moliner's Diccionario de uso del español. The listing does not give a price, and registration is required in person or by phone on 876536521. A talk about books is easy to attend alone, since everyone comes for the same authors. «las sesiones, destinadas a público adulto, que tendrán lugar en trece bibliotecas y seis librerías» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing names adult audiences, registration in person or by phone, and gives no price.

Biblioteca para Jóvenes Cubit1 upcoming

Fri20Nov
CultureZaragoza
18:00–19:00

Encuentros imposibles, classics talk, Biblioteca Cubit, Zaragoza

Biblioteca para Jóvenes Cubit

On Friday 20 November 2026 at 18:00 the Biblioteca para Jóvenes Cubit at Calle Mas de las Matas 20 in Zaragoza hosts a session of Encuentros imposibles, a programme in which the municipal public libraries and the Asociación de Librerías de Zaragoza invite readers to meet classic authors in person. The listing names three figures, the Aragonese María Moliner and Ramón J. Sender and the English writer Jane Austen, and notes that this year marks six decades since the first edition of Moliner's Diccionario de uso del español, 125 years since Sender's birth and the continuing 250th anniversary of Austen's birth. The sessions are for an adult audience and are led by the cultural actors Jesús Pescador, Inmaculada Carné and Eva Morera, who talk about the authors' lives and works. Prior registration is required in person at the library or by phone on 976 724 615. The listing does not give a price, and the end time is estimated. A talk about books is easy to attend alone, since readers come to share the same interest. «Previa inscripción de forma presencial en la biblioteca o teléfono 976 724 615.» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:00. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing says the sessions are for an adult audience, require prior registration and does not state a price.

Centro Cívico Torrero, Sala Multiusos María Arrondo1 upcoming

Mon23Nov
Free
LearningZaragoza
18:30–19:30

Author talk on the Lyceum Club with Eva Cosculluela

Centro Cívico Torrero, Sala Multiusos María Arrondo

On Monday 23 November 2026 at 18:30 the Centro Cívico Torrero in Zaragoza welcomes the writer and cultural journalist Eva Cosculluela, author of El club de las modernas, published by Seix Barral in 2026. She will talk about the Lyceum Club, regarded as the first feminist association in Spain, in the centenary year of its creation. The listing says the book reconstructs a decade of Spanish history and the legacy of a generation of women that includes María de Maeztu, María Lejárraga, Clara Campoamor, Victoria Kent, Elena Fortún and Zenobia Camprubí. The talk belongs to the eighth edition of a cultural programme run by the civic centre, the neighbourhood library and the district council. Entry is free until the room is full. A book talk with questions at the end suits readers who come alone, and the end time is approximate. «El Club de las Modernas» Starts 18:30, ends about 19:30. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza).

Centro de Documentación del Agua y el Medio Ambiente1 upcoming

Sat21Nov
CultureZaragoza
11:00–12:30

Guided visit to the Santo Domingo convent refectory, Zaragoza

Centro de Documentación del Agua y el Medio Ambiente

On Saturday 21 November 2026 at 11:00 the Centro de Documentación del Agua y el Medio Ambiente in Zaragoza offers a guided historical visit to the refectory and cellars of the former Santo Domingo convent. The listing says the walk covers the convent's history, its architecture and the lives of the people who lived there, and shows how the space has changed and what role it has played in the city over the centuries. It notes that the library now occupies the old refectory and cellars, that the convent was founded by James I of Aragon in 1219, and that its study tradition has run through many uses, including a military academy, a school, a museum and the municipal archive. The listing does not give a price. Registration is by email to the centre's reception. A guided visit like this is easy to join alone, since the group follows one guide and shares an interest in the building. «Descubre el convento de Santo Domingo, a través de un recorrido que nos acerca a su historia, su arquitectura y las vidas que lo habitaron.» Starts 11:00, ends about 12:30. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing names the organiser and an email address for registration but does not give a price.

Paraninfo de la Universidad de Zaragoza1 upcoming

Tue24Nov
LearningZaragoza
19:30–21:00

Paisajes del camino book talk, Paraninfo, Zaragoza

Paraninfo de la Universidad de Zaragoza

On Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 19:30 the Paraninfo of the University of Zaragoza, in the Aula Magna of the building at Plaza Basilio Paraíso 4, hosts the presentation of the book Paisajes del camino by Eduardo Martínez de Pisón. According to the listing, the author will talk with Eduardo Viñuales and Antón Castro, together with the editor Javier Jiménez. The event is organised by the Museo de Ciencias Naturales of the Universidad de Zaragoza and is filed under environment and nature, in the category of talks and lectures. The listing also mentions the programme updates of the green library, which can be followed through a newsletter on activities, and gives a phone number and email address for enquiries. The listing does not give a price. A book presentation like this is easy to attend alone, since listening to a conversation needs no company and the audience is there for the same subject. «Eduardo Martínez de Pisón conversará con Eduardo Viñuales y Antón Castro junto con el editor Javier Jiménez.» Starts 19:30, ends about 21:00. Source: Zaragoza city open data — Agenda (Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing gives the time and place but no price.

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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.

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Questions people ask

Are library events in Zaragoza free?

Almost all of them. The 14 upcoming programs on this page are public library events in Zaragoza; 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 Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza?

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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