Libraries
Abrapalabra was born in 2010 to redefine the concept of children’s libraries as spaces in which children learn by playing. It was positive that La Paz had two public children’s libraries at the time, but neither had the necessary conditions to effectively attract children to reading. The most important thing was to find a worthy space which would attract children’s attention and transport them into the marvelous world of books.
We consider reading one of the most important activities in life and we cannot deny reading to our future generations due to a lack of access to books. Our city, like many others, is located far away from the largest cities and cultural centers. We cannot assume that our community can easily access an interesting variety of literature. Besides, it cannot be forgotten that books are expensive and not everyone has the opportunity to have a book in one’s hand.
Abrapalabra Revolución
First Abrapalabra library in B.C.S.
Opened its doors in February 2010
Location: 590 Revolución Street. Col. Centro
Hours: Saturdays: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, “Bibliotaller” (Library Workshop). Reservations required (fee applies).
Technical Council Fridays: Last Fridays of the month from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. Reservations required (fee applies).
Special Sessions: Workshops for Summer, Holy Week, and Easter Week
Abrapalabra Fanlap
Second Abrapalabra Library in B.C.S.
Opened its doors in February 2015 with the support of the Fundación Ayuda niños de La Paz (FANLAP).
Location: Río Grande Street, between Río Jordán and Río Nilo. Col. Laguna Azul.
Hours: Monday to Friday from 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
Abrapalabra Científica – Community Garden
Third Abrapalabra Library in B.C.S.
Opened: March 2015.
All activities are designed for children to develop robotics skills and knowledge.
Location: 320 Legaspy Street, Col. Centro.
Hours: Tuesdays: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Wednesdays: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm.
Thursdays: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm.
Abrapalabra El Centenario.
Fourth Abrapalabra Library in B.C.S.
Opened: June 2017, with the support of the State DIF System (Desarrollo Integral de la Familia).
Location: Manuel Márquez de León Street, between Baja California and Lázaro Cárdenas. El Centenario.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Abrapalabra Ampliación Navarro
Fifth Abrapalabra Library in B.C.S.
Opened: February 2018; originally located within the DIF Foster Home before moving to the Ampliación Navarro neighborhood.
Location: Francisco Javier Mina and Vicente Guerrero Streets.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
Abrapalabra Sargento.
Sixth Abrapalabra Library in B.C.S.
Opened: February 2021. It was remodeled by the Secretary of Public Education (SEP) with funding from the Los Cabos Children Foundation.
Location: Situated inside the Vicente Guerrero School. Vicente Guerrero School, El Sargento community, B.C.S.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Abrapalabra El Piojillo
Seventh Abrapalabra Library in B.C.S.
Opened: December 2024, with support from the Municipal Government within the Municipal Sports Center.
Location: El Piojillo Municipal Sports Center. Libramiento and Forjadores.
Hours: Monday to Friday: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm.
La Pasión.
Eighth Abrapalabra Library in B.C.S.
Opened: April 2025, with support from the Municipal Government and funding from Manos Amigas.
Location: Inside the DIF Community Development Center. La Pasión community, B.C.S.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
Abrapalabra Las Pocitas
Ninth Abrapalabra Library in B.C.S.
Opened: October 2025, with support from the Municipal DIF.
Location: Inside the DIF Community Development Center.
Address: Community of Las Pocitas, B.C.S.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
El Carrizal
Tenth Abrapalabra Library in B.C.S.
Opened: November 2025, with support from the Municipal Government and funding from Manos Amigas.
Location: Inside the DIF Community Development Center. Community of El Carrizal, B.C.S.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Libraries Outside the State:
Abrapalabra La Piedad, Michoacán.
First library opened outside of B.C.S. (July 2017).
Opened with support from the Ministry of Social Development (SEDESOL). Inside the Manuel Gómez Morín Community Center.
Location: Manuel M. Gómez Morín Community Center, Col. Juárez, La Piedad, Michoacán.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
Abrapalabra Tlaxcala.
Located in San Simeón Xipetzingo.
Opened with support of funds from the San Simeón Xipetzingo migrant community based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Opened: June 2022.
Location: Main square kiosk, community of San Simeón Xipetzingo, Tlaxcala.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
“We live in a society where science and technology occupy a critical place in our everyday life. Children are naturally curious and we want to challenge them to access and understand their surrounding universe and feel satisfied in doing so.” CEO Abrapalabra, Angela Maria Rosales.Rosales.