Reading spaces at the Católica Libraries

As part of World Book Day, celebrated on April 23, the Católica Libraries highlight the diversity of reading spaces available, designed to meet different user needs, encompassing both study and leisure.

Reading rooms are available in all Libraries and serve as versatile spaces, suitable both for academic work and for more informal use.

In addition to this shared offer, each Library has its own specific features:

  • Fr. Júlio Fragata, SJ Library (Braga): Study room.
  • João Paulo II University Library (Lisbon): BDteca, Silent room, Room for faculty, researchers, and doctoral students, Individual study room, Group study rooms.
  • Católica Medical School Library (Sintra): Library offices, Study room, Learning Spaces.
  • Paraíso Library (Porto): Paired study room.
  • D. José Pedro da Silva Library (Viseu): Study rooms.

Some of these spaces may be subject to specific rules or conditions of access and use. For more information, please contact us.

The Católica Libraries invite all users to discover and make the most of these spaces.

To explore some of these areas, watch the video associated with this initiative

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