BIBLIOTHÈQUE SAINT-ANDRE
Read moreThe Bibliothèque Saint-André, built in 1988 in a former school in Marseille, offers a space for culture and relaxation in the heart of the city. With a varied collection of 27,000 books, CDs, DVDs and periodicals, it caters for readers of all ages and tastes. It also offers free wifi access. Outside, a courtyard with tables and benches, as well as a small amphitheater, are available to enjoy your reading in fine weather. There's also a wide range of activities for children, including workshops, a toy library and shows.
BIBLIOTHÈQUE DES CINQ-AVENUES
Read moreSince 1991, the Bibliothèque des Cinq-Avenues in Marseille has offered a wide choice of books to suit all tastes. Whether you're looking for a detective story, a scientific documentary or a comic strip, you'll find what you're looking for among its many collections. The place is particularly calm and conducive to research. The children's area on the mezzanine floor is attractive, with thousands of books, comics, magazines and newspapers. Whether you're an avid reader or simply looking for a peaceful place to recharge your batteries, this library will meet your expectations.
BIBLIOTHÈQUE ALCAZAR BMVR
Read moreCreated in 1857, Alcazar was in the beginning a concert hall who could accommodate 2,000 people and who saw occurring a bunch of artists of which Yves Montand, Fernandel and Jacques Brel. Since 2004, it became the most famous library of Marseille and one of largest of France! In its shelves, more than 350,000 volumes, newspapers, CD, DVD, and funds rare, distributed on four levels and a surface open to the public of 11,000 m ². Alive cultural place, of the cultural events are regularly organized there. The monument is to be visited as well for its exterior architecture, recognizable by its red entrance gate orange surmounted of an iron bed marchioness, as for its bathed interior of light, to the forefront of modernity. Established in one of the most popular neighborhoods of Marseille (Belsunce), Alcazar is a symbol which shows that the culture can be accessible to all! This library is part of network BMVR of Marseille as well as the establishments of Bonneveine, of Whiting, the Cainq-Avenues, Grognarde, Saint André, the Basket and Castellane.
BIBLIOTHEQUE DU THEATRE CONTEMPORAIN LA MINOTERIE
Read moreThousands of texts and reference books to discover, learn more or perfect its theatrical culture. At the borrowing, nearly 8 000 contemporary, modern, classic and antique theatre - more than 1 000 theoretical works on different approaches to the theatre, essays, analyses, design, actor game, staging, sound, light and some works on puppet, circus, dance and street arts - hundreds of tapuscrits, authors already edited or not. In the theatre, the library makes available to the public the essence of its art. The "théâtrothèque" holds an important place in the theatre of the Mill. This particular resource, for the city of Marseille and even the PACA region, remains a privileged workspace for theater enthusiasts and curious. The "théâtrothèque" is also an area of meetings and exchanges. You can feed it and make it live!
BIBLIOTHEQUE DU MONDE ARABE
Read moreA few steps from the Reform church, a library of the Arab World. Here, the funds are intended to regroup all books, texts and compilations on the Arab world in the literary, religious, sociological, economic or political fields. An original and plural perspective on this sometimes simplified culture, an inexhaustible source of data for those who are attracted, interested or affected by what is happening on the other side of the Mediterranean. Registration is essential.
BIBLIOTHÈQUE DU PALAIS DU ROURE
Read moreThis former mansion houses the second library - in many books - from the Cité des Papes. But beware, here is the culture of Provence, or even Latin culture, which is more precisely in honour. Teachers, students and curious can immerse themselves in the beauty and surprises of the region thanks to a large Provencal and archaeological library (more than 27 000 documents over the late th century period - beginning of the xxth century). It also contains the writings of the greatest authors of Provençal literature such as Theodore Aubanel, Emile Espérandieu, Joseph Roumanille or Frédéric Mistral. In addition to literature, the library is open to arts, history and science themes. For detailed searches, please contact the curator of the Roure Palace.
BIBLIOTHÈQUE L'INGUIMBERTINE
Read moreBorrowing books in a museum is the unique concept of the Inguimbertine Library in Carpentras. Housed in a former hospital rehabilitated as a library-museum, it offers a large collection of classic and contemporary works, a space dedicated to video games with screens and sofas as well as workshops for children and adults all year round. To walk in this library is to walk in the footsteps of History, which can be discovered, observed and admired through technology (robots, sound seats, etc.)
MÉDIATHÈQUE DE PONT DU FOSSÉ
Read moreThe Pont du Fossé multimedia library is a cultural space covering 185m2 and offers its users complete services in terms of reading and multimedia. Within its walls, a large choice of adult and youth collections available for consultation on the spot or for borrowing. The first readers, the readers of a day and the bibliovores will travel according to the books, albums, games, magazines and DVD. Connected to today's world, it offers computer stations connected to the Internet, tablets and video games. Animations all year long.