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Archives and libraries

The earthquake that hit L'Aquila on 6th April 2009 also damaged many of the buildings in which archives and libraries were situated. Information available in this section is thus being updated constantly. Users are advised to contact libraries directly for details on opening hours.

 

Archives
Civic libraries
Ecclesiastic libraries
Media libraries

 

 

Archives

 

State Archive in L’Aquila
(history of southern Italy / history of institutions / archiving / law / history)

 

Address   Via Galileo Galilei 2, Bazzano (AQ)
Web   http://www.archiviodistatolaquila.beniculturali.it/index.php?en/1/home
Phone   +39 0862442068
E-mail   as-aq@beniculturali.it
Opening hours  

Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 


Diocesan Archive of L’Aquila
(benefices / pastoral visits / parishes / cathedral chapter / scrolls)

 

Address   Piazza San Pio X 8
Phone   +39 0862401563
E-mail   archiviodiocesano@aq.chiesacattolica.it
Opening hours  

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

 


Sant'Amico Augustinian monastery’s historical and monastic archive
(administrative / notarial / papal and episcopal chancery’s acts from XIV° – XIX° centuries)

 

Address   Via Sant'Amico
Phone   +39 086222231
E-mail   archivistorici@gmail.com
Opening hours   By appointment



District Notary Archive – L’Aquila
(notary acts)

 

Address   Via Pescara 4 "Complesso Strinella '88"
Phone   +39 3288603990
E-mail   archivionotarile.laquila@giustizia.it
Opening hours  

Monday - Friday 9:00 - 12:00 a.m.

 




Civic libraries

“S. Tommasi” Provincial Library
(general works / history of Abruzzo / history of southern Italy / works by B. Croce / “Sallustiana” section / mss. from XIV° – XIX° centuries / printed books from XV° – XX° centuries)

 

Address   Via Niccolò Copernico, Bazzano (AQ)
Web    
Phone   +39 086261964
E-mail   biblioteca@provincia.laquila.it



Deputazione di Storia Patria negli Abruzzi "A. L. Antinori" Library
(local history / history of southern Italy)

 

Address   Via Galileo Galilei 2, Bazzano (AQ)
Web   http://storiapatriabruzzo.it
Phone   +39 0862700320
E-mail   deputazioneabruzzese@fastwebnet.it
Opening hours  

Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.



"Benedetto Croce" Library – Abruzzo Region, Regional Legal Advisory Service
(administrative law / official regional, state and EU acts / regional publications / local history)

 

Address   Via Leonardo da Vinci 6
Web   http://www.regione.abruzzo.it/
Phone   +39 0862363558
Opening hours  

Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. -  1:00 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.



Abruzzo Regional Council "Giuseppe Bolino" Library
(administrative and private law / history / politics / local culture and history)

 

Address   Via Michele Jacobucci 4 (Palazzo dell'Emiciclo)
Web   https://www.consiglio.regione.abruzzo.it/contenuti/la-biblioteca
Phone   +39 08626441
E-mail   biblioteca@crabruzzo.it
Opening hours   The library can be visited online



The “Alfredo Casella” Academy of Music Library
(music / music history / opera librettos)

 

Address   Via Francesco Savini
Web   http://195.223.49.218/fmi/iwp/cgi?-home
Phone   +39 086222122
E-mail   biblioteca@consaq.it
Opening hours   Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m



Art Academy of L’Aquila Library
(art history / paintings / sculpture / decoration / set design / design / aesthetics / photography / architecture / graphics, etc.)

 

Address   Via Leonardo da Vinci 1
Web   http://www.accademiabellearti.laquila.it
Phone   +39 0862317360
E-mail   info@accademiabellearti.laquila.it



The Donatella Tellini Association Women's Library (ex-Melusine)
(gender / sex education / contraception / female psychology / fiction)

 

Address   Via Angelo Colagrande 2B
Phone   +39 3338062334 / 3389237601
E-mail   bibliotecadelledonne.laquila@gmail.com
Opening hours   By appointment



Experimental Museum of Contemporary Art (MUSPAC) Library
(exhibition catalogues / artistic and architectural works / specialized journals)

 

Address   Piazza d'Arti (near via Pasquale Ficara)
Web   http://www.museomuspac.com
Phone   +39 3382374725
E-mail   museosperimentale@libero.it



CARISPAQ Library of History
(manuscripts and engravings regarding L’Aquila and surrounding provinces XVo - XXo centuries / books printed by L’Aquila printers, even if published in other cities / Dragonetti donations)

 

Address   Via Pescara 4 "Complesso Strinella '88"
Phone   +39 0862649596
E-mail   ufficiostampa@carispaq.it



Environmental Documentation Centre - WWF L’Aquila
(nature preservation / ecology / parks and natural reserves / flora and fauna / legislation / all about Abruzzo / environmental video library / environmental newspaper and periodical library / poster archive)

 

Address   Via Acquasanta 2 (c/o Scuola Media "Dante Alighieri")
Phone   +39 086228274
Opening hours  

Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday and Friday 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.



Bibliocasa
(literature / children's literature / dictionaries)

 

Address   Piazza d'Arti (near via Pasquale Ficara)
Web   http://www.bibliobusaq.it/
Phone   +39 3351337246
Opening hours   Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.


 


Ecclesiastic libraries

“Cardinale Carlo Confalonieri” Library - Archdiocese of L’Aquila
(theology / philosophy / literature / history)

 

Address   Via Vetoio (palazzo INAIL), Coppito (AQ)
Web   http://www.bibliotecaconfalonieri.it/
Phone   +39 3920487110
E-mail   info@bibliotecaconfalonieri.it
Opening hours   Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.




St. Chiara Convent of the Capuchin Friars Library
(theology / Franciscan history / printed books XVI - XVII centuries)

 

Address   Archives have been transferred to Avezzano (old collection) and to Pescara Colli (modern collection) convents
Web   http://www.fraticappuccini.it/cappucciniabruzzo/cms/index.php/laquila
Phone   +39 086226059
Opening hours   By appointment



St. Giuliano Convent of Friars Minor Library
(Abruzzo / Franciscan history / art history / history of the clergy / printed books XVI - XVII centuries)

 

Address   Via San Giuliano 56
Phone   +39 3895118983
Opening hours   By appointment

 



Media libraries

Regional Media Library “Giovanni Tantillo” – Motion-Picture Institute “La Lanterna Magica”
(cinema / multimedia / communication / visual arts)


Address   Via Niccolò Copernico, Nucleo Industriale di Bazzano (AQ)
Web   http://www.istitutocinematografico.org/
Phone   +39 3662898535 /3662898539 / 3662898530
E-mail   lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com



Multimedia Library – Experimental Museum of Contemporary Art (MUSPAC)
(art / architecture / communication / visual arts)

 

Address   Piazza d'Arti (near via Pasquale Ficara)
Web   http://www.museomuspac.com
Phone   +39 3382374725
E-mail   info@museomuspac.com