Biblioteca Electrónica Ricardo S. Belaval
🏢 Municipio de Fajardo · Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Biblioteca Electrónica Ricardo S. Belaval
Steps from the Plaza de Recreo in Fajardo's historic center, the Biblioteca Electrónica Ricardo S. Belaval is the main public library of a municipality famed as the Caribbean's boating capital and gateway to Culebra and Vieques. It features a 130-seat theater, a dedicated children's literature room, computer labs, and a Centro 2 Generaciones program space — all free to the public.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8am–4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am–4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am–4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am–4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am–4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: Calle Garrido Morales esq. Josefina Ferrero, Plaza de Recreo, Fajardo, PR 00738
Phone: (787) 863-4013
Website: fajardopr.org
Plus Code: 77CP88FW+XJ (Fajardo, PR)
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📖 About Biblioteca Electrónica Ricardo S. Belaval
The Biblioteca Electrónica Ricardo S. Belaval is the flagship public library of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, situated on Calle Garrido Morales at the corner of Josefina Ferrero facing the historic Plaza de Recreo. Fajardo was founded on October 26, 1772, by Santiago de Mexía and is today known as the hub of recreational boating in Puerto Rico, home to Puerto del Rey — the largest marina in the Caribbean — and the main ferry departure point for the island municipalities of Culebra and Vieques. The library is named after Ricardo S. Belaval, a figure from Puerto Rico's legal and cultural history (family of the distinguished writer and jurist Emilio S. Belaval, 1903–1973). As the municipality's main library it anchors a network of four community libraries across Fajardo (Biblioteca Santa Isidra, Biblioteca Paraíso, and Biblioteca Monte Brisas serve outlying barrios). The main building offers a 130-seat theater for community events, a children's literature room, a game room, computer labs with free internet, a copy center, and space for Centro 2 Generaciones programs. Like all Puerto Rico municipal libraries, it operates under the municipal government; there is no single statewide digital subscription, but the library provides free computers and Wi-Fi.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Main library of Fajardo — Puerto Rico's boating capital and Caribbean gateway to Culebra and Vieques
- Located on Calle Garrido Morales facing the historic Plaza de Recreo in the heart of downtown Fajardo
- 130-seat theater for community events plus dedicated children's literature room and game room
- Computer labs with free internet access and copy center for residents and visitors
- Anchor of a four-branch municipal library network serving all of Fajardo's barrios
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Puerto Rico's municipal libraries operate without a centralized statewide e-resource, but the Biblioteca Electrónica Ricardo S. Belaval offers these free digital and technology services:
📚 Services
- Book lending and reference services in Spanish and English
- 130-seat theater for cultural events and community programs
- Dedicated children's literature room and game room
- Computer labs with free internet access
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Copy center
- Centro 2 Generaciones program space
- Reference assistance from library staff
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth reading activities
- Summer reading program
- Cultural events and community theater productions
- Educational workshops for adults
- Centro 2 Generaciones intergenerational programming
- Basic computer skills workshops
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Biblioteca Electrónica Ricardo S. Belaval in Fajardo?
The library is on Calle Garrido Morales at the corner of Josefina Ferrero, facing the Plaza de Recreo in the historic center of Fajardo (zip 00738). It is the main library of Fajardo's four-branch municipal library system. You can reach the municipality at (787) 863-4013.
What makes this library stand out from a typical branch library?
The main Belaval library features a 130-seat theater for cultural events and performances, a dedicated children's literature room, a game room, computer labs with free internet access, a copy center, and Centro 2 Generaciones programming space. It is the flagship of four Fajardo municipal libraries, with community branches at Santa Isidra, Paraíso, and Monte Brisas serving outlying barrios.
What are the library's hours?
The Biblioteca Electrónica Ricardo S. Belaval is open Monday through Friday, approximately 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Puerto Rican and municipal holidays. Call (787) 863-4013 to confirm current hours.
Why is Fajardo known as the 'boating capital' of Puerto Rico?
Fajardo is home to Puerto del Rey, the largest marina in the Caribbean, and serves as the main ferry terminal for passenger service to the island municipalities of Culebra and Vieques. Its protected waters and strategic position on Puerto Rico's northeastern tip have made it the hub of recreational boating, sailing, and island-hopping in the region since well before tourism became a major industry.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.