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Until 2007, the Women's Library (BdM, in Spanish) has been for public use and it is on and about women. It was created in 1985. This Library has not been funded by any official body and most of the work undertaken has been unpaid.

At present, the over 19.000 vols. (about half are literature and there are antique and modern books too) have been put away in boxes until the Women's Institute (IMU, in Spanish), an official body, offers the Women's Library a space. Meanwhile, you can get in touch with Marisa Mediavilla at the Library's initial location, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 18.00 to 22.00h, at Barquillo 44, 2nd floor left, 28004 Madrid.

Works on feminism, history/herstory, health, psychology, sexuality, law, art, employment, science, sport, biographies...
Literary works (narrative, poetry, drama) by women.
Documents issued by the Spanish Feminist Movement (Movimiento Feminista de España).
Periodicals.
Comics, posters, cards, stamps...

Services:

Bibliographic information.
In situ research.
Advice on how to set up local women's libraries.

Activities:

Creationg of Bibliographies and Catalogues.
Workshops on literature and women writers.
Book exhibits.