Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. – The Antiquarian Library, a unique space within the Pasaje del Correo, is celebrating over ten years of existence as a cultural landmark in the city. It has become the ideal place for students, researchers, and reading enthusiasts looking for rare books and historical works.
Key Information about the Antiquarian Library:
- Location: Pasaje del Correo, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua.
- Founder: René Tinoco, a Juarense with a passion for literature.
- Hours: Open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Sundays until 3:00 PM.
- Collection: Includes books dating from 1602 to the Political Constitution of 1857.
René Tinoco, director of the Antiquarian Library, emphasizes the importance of reading as a fundamental tool for the development of critical thinking. In his own words: “When a person reads, questions begin,” highlighting the curiosity that books awaken.
Among the library’s treasures is an edition of the Political Constitution of 1857, of which it is estimated there are only 15 copies in all of Mexico, with a value of 35,000 pesos. Additionally, it boasts a book printed in 1602, written in Latin and addressed to King Louis XIV, underscoring the historical relevance of the works it safeguards.
What the Antiquarian Library Offers Its Visitors:
The library is not only dedicated to selling books but also offers personalized guidance to help its visitors find what they need, whether for research purposes or simply to delight in a good book. This close attention is one of the characteristics that distinguishes it from other bookstores.
The Importance of Books Today:
In a world where digital media predominates, the Antiquarian Library demonstrates that printed books retain invaluable worth. This space preserves part of the history of Ciudad Juarez and Mexico, reaffirming the role of books as vehicles of knowledge and reflection.
René Tinoco invites the community to explore this cultural corner, emphasizing that there will always be a book waiting for its next reader. The library continues to be a bastion of literature in the region.
Source: https://elcongresista.mx/politica/chihuahua/biblioteca-anticuaria-ciudad-juarez
