Is this a mirage or is that really a cafe inside a library? Here at the Biblioteca comunale di Arese, it’s not a dream. It is a reality.
Welcome to the Biblioteca comunale di Arese. It is more than just books. It’s a community hub. This library gives free access to information for everyone.
Since opening its doors the Biblioteca comunale di Arese has been managed by CSBNO. That means Culture Socialità Biblioteche Network Operativo. This special company involves 32 towns around Milan. Being part of CSBNO means sharing resources. Readers can borrow books from any of the 60 libraries in the network. You can pick them up at one library and return them to another.
The Biblioteca comunale di Arese offers a lot. There is a literary cafe. There are spaces for groups to meet. You can find exhibits here. There are areas for kids and teens. A nursery is available. They have classrooms for adults and kids. There is informal reading zones. A quiet study room is provided. Gamers can rejoice in their dedicated area. Terraces invite you to relax. An outdoor arena hosts events. They also offer a multipurpose hall.
Looking for a quiet space? The Biblioteca comunale di Arese has you covered. A silent study room is on the first floor. Individual study spots are all over the library.
Need a break? Visit the cafe run by Afolmet cafe inside the Biblioteca comunale di Arese. It is a perfect spot for book lovers.
The Biblioteca comunale di Arese hosts a reading group. Members meet monthly. They share thoughts about a chosen book. Joining is free for all.
Various courses and workshops are held. These are for all ages. Schedules are on the town’s website. Check the library’s social media too. Don’t forget to visit the website csbno.cosedafare.net.
The Biblioteca comunale di Arese supports “Nati per Leggere”. It is a national program. It encourages reading to young children.
Schools can arrange guided tours of the library. Contact biblioteca.arese@csbno.net for details.
Gamers find their place here. Two PS4 gaming stations are ready. Table games are always available. Gaming events happen often. Local groups often help out.
To borrow items you need to join the CSBNO system. Joining the Biblioteca comunale di Arese is free. You need an ID and health card. Kids under 14 need a parent to register.
Once registered you get a username and password. Use these on the MyDiscovery site. Find it at https://webopac.csbno.net. You can book online. Check your loans. Save your searches.
Loan limits vary. Books have a 30-day loan. You can renew three times. DVDs and CDs are for 10 days. You get one renewal. Table games and video games are for 15 days. These also get one renewal.
Digital library users get 4 ebooks each month. Audiobooks are limited to 2 per month. Digital newspapers and magazines have unlimited access. Ebooks are readable for 14 days. You can re-download if no one else wants them. Supporters with a +TECA card get double the loans and bookings.
In 2017, the Centro civico Agorà won the Silver Prize. It was in the medium-sized project category. IPMA gave the Project Excellence Award.
So come visit the Biblioteca comunale di Arese. Check out their Facebook page at Biblioteca comunale Arese. Follow them on Instagram at Centro civico Agorà. Experience the Biblioteca comunale di Arese, where knowledge meets community.