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Between books and memory: the history of the public library of San Miguel de Allende

Name: Between books and memory: the history of the public library of San Miguel de Allende
Start: 2026-07-16T17:00-0600
End: 2026-07-16T18:00-0600
Location: Biblioteca Pública AC

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Thursday July 16

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Biblioteca Pública AC
Insurgentes 25, Centro
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Accompany the writers Eva Luz Villalón and Carmen Rioja in a talk that covers more than 70 years of history of the Public Library, an institution created by the community and for the community.

Discover how a small volunteer project became one of the most important bilingual libraries in the country, promoting the reading, education and cultural life of generations. A space to remember, value and celebrate the legacy that continues to shape our city.

🖋 Eva Luz Villalón

Writer, teacher and historical researcher.
Author of two oral history books with anecdotes, legends and traditions of San Miguel. Collaborator in various publications with themes of art, culture and history.
🖋 Carmen Rioja

writer and multidisciplinary artist. With experience in literary and artistic creation workshops. Editor, curator and restorer in various projects. President of the Board of Directors of the Public Library.

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