San Miguel Secrets Revealed / Virtual Walking Tours [] La Biblioteca Publica

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  • San Miguel Secrets Revealed
    6 Virtual Walking Tours

    with Kathleen Bennett

    La Biblioteca


    Jan 14, 3-4 pm:  “San Miguel’s Secrets Revealed”, Virtual Walking Tour in Library’s Sala Quetzal.
                               How to observe more of SM’s wonders. Evolution of SM from Chichimecas to UNESCO
                                World Heritage City. No walking required! Facilitator: History Guide, Kathleen Bennett
                           Advance Tickets at Library’s East Reception Desk after 3 pm Individual program = 200 pesos
                                Super Supporter Pass includes 6 programs, priority seating = 1000 pesos
                                ALL PROCEEDS donated to San Miguel’s Public Library .

    Jan 21, 3-4 pm:  “San Miguel’s Secrets Revealed”, Virtual Walking Tour in Library’s Sala Quetzal.

                                More than 20 of SM’s churches/chapels will be visited, where located, why built.
                                No walking required!  Facilitator: History Guide, Kathleen Bennett
                            Advance Tickets at Library’s East Reception Desk after 3 pm Individual program=200 pesos
                               Super Supporter Pass includes 6 programs, priority seating = 1000 pesos
                               ALL PROCEEDS donated to San Miguel’s Public Library.

    Jan 28, 3-4 pm:  “San Miguel’s Secrets Revealed,” Virtual Walking Tour in Library’s Sala Quetzal.

                             Get to know the most famous historical characters impacting SM’s development.
                             No walking required!  Facilitator:  History Guide, Kathleen Bennett
                            Advance Tickets at Library’s East Reception Desk after 3 pm Individual program=200 pesos
                            Super Supporter Pass includes 6 virtual tours, priority seating=1000 pesos
                            ALL PROCEEDS donated to San Miguel’s Public Library.

    Feb 4, 3-4 pm: “San”San Miguel’s Secrets Revealed,” Virtual Walking Tour in Library’s Sala Quetzal.

                             Oral Histories by Descendents of San Miguel’s oldest colonial families.
                             No walking required!  Facilitator:  History Guide, Kathleen Bennett
                            Advance Tickets at Library’s East Reception Desk after 3 pm Individual program=200 pesos
                            Super Supporter Pass includes 6 virtual tours, priority seating=1000 pesos
                            ALL PROCEEDS donated to San Miguel’s Public Library.

    Feb 11, 3-4 pm: “San”San Miguel’s Secrets Revealed,” Virtual Walking Tour in Library’s Sala Quetzal.

                             History of SM’s Water Sources and Beautiful Fountains will be explored.
                             No walking required!  Facilitator:  History Guide, Kathleen Bennett
                            Advance Tickets at Library’s East Reception Desk after 3 pm Individual program=200 pesos
                            Super Supporter Pass includes 6 virtual tours, priority seating=1000 pesos
                            ALL PROCEEDS donated to San Miguel’s Public Library.

    Feb 18, 3-4 pm: San”San Miguel’s Secrets Revealed,” Virtual Walking Tour in Library’s Sala Quetzal.

                              Explore the history of street names; visit SM’s most unusual sites and Zoo.
                             No walking required!  Facilitator:  History Guide, Kathleen Bennett
                            Advance Tickets at Library’s East Reception Desk after 3 pm Individual program=200 pesos
                            Super Supporter Pass includes 6 virtual tours, priority seating=1000 pesos
                            ALL PROCEEDS donated to San Miguel’s Public Library.


    The library has thrived and grown through the generous gift of time and money by members of the community, and as is still the case, has relied for the past 50 years on the continued financial support of the people in San Miguel de Allende. The Biblioteca wishes to thank all of the generous persons, groups and companies for their donations of time and money. The library began in a private home in 1954 and moved in 1958 to its current location at Insurgentes 25. This year, the Biblioteca is celebrating its 50th anniversary at this address and will offer a series of special events. Aside from its holdings of more than 60,000 volumes in Spanish, English, German or French and its many lecture, film and theater events, the library grants scholarships to young students and offers cultural activities.


    If you wouldn’t normally include a library on your vacation itinerary, you might want to reconsider when you’re in San Miguel. The city’s Public Library has an extensive collection of both Spanish- and English-language books and films, and offers a quiet respite from the sights and sounds of the city. In 1954, Canadian expat Helen Wale invited Mexican children to read through a collection of magazines in her home. Soon, the volume of visitors outgrew the space. In 1958, the library moved to its current location in an 18th-century building several blocks north of El Jardin in central San Miguel. Today, in addition to its abundant bilingual media, the library offers free classes for children on subjects like computers, painting and piano. The library also hosts cultural events and English-language tours that guide visitors through the neighborhood’s colonial architecture. Inside the library, you’ll find a courtyard cafe (good for a quick bite) and the Santa Ana Theatre, which shows international films and hosts concerts by San Miguel’s popular musicians. With its large number of events, the site has become a cultural artery for residents and visitors alike. “This is more than a library. It’s a memorable gathering point for Spanish and English speakers of all ages to share books, chess, movies, music and food,” one TripAdvisor reviewer wrote. The library is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guided house and garden tours operate on Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon; the two-hour tour costs 150 MXN (about $12 USD) per person. Tickets can be purchased at library’s Ticket Center.

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