In Brussels there is a network of French-speaking and Dutch-speaking
libraries. Some of them are open to the public and they are also offering
digital services. Most of the libraries include in their collection English books as well.
A detailed list of the libraries in the city of Brussels can be found
here:
The most known library in Brussels is
the Royal Library of Belgium and it is located at Boulevard de l'Empereur 2 . It provides online services and additional
information for the book catalogues, educational conferences and interesting
cultural activities are available on-line. There is also an anual subscription
for students for 10 euros and the opening hours are from Monday until Friday 9
to 16.45.
The online services of the Royal
Library of Belgium can be found here:
The Central Library for the Brussels Capital Region located at Rue des Riches Claires 24 is housing a collection of works in most of the European languages and documents related to the history of libraries as well. However, it accepts visitors only by appoitment.
official site: http://www.bibcentrale-bxl.be/
general information: http://www.brussels.be/artdet.cfm/4766
The European Parliament the Eurolib wich is located at Rue Wiertz 60 in Brussels does not provide services to the general public. However, recently
the European Parliament Audiovisual has established the Multimedia Library. A variety of useful EU-related
information, articles, videos, conferences and other are
available for educational purposes.
sourse of the picture European Parliament retrieved on 4/12/2012
Eurolib official site: http://www.eurolibnet.eu/3/72/&for=show&tid=7917
For the European Parliament Audiovisual:
The European Commission Library located also in Brussels at Rue Van Maerlant 18 , can accept outside visitors who have made an appoitment. Recently it has been established the ECLAS . Online research in articles related to the European Union and a variety of other subjects are accessible for everyone who is interested.
source of the picture CNN.com/technology retrieved on 4/12/2012
In order to make an appoitment in European Commission Library you can find details here: http://www.eurolibnet.eu/3/72/&for=show&tid=7928
Additional book info!
Some English bookstores can be found in the city with a varietry in themes and services. A few useful links:
Waterstone Brussels: http://users.skynet.be/waterstones/index.html
Sterling Books: http://www.sterlingbooks.be/
Nijinski: http://www.cityplug.be/en/Brussels/R5HXITXU_Shopping_Nijinski.html
The city of Brussels also hosts every year the Book festival. It is too late for 2012, however for the coming year you might want to check this link: http://www.brussels.be/artdet.cfm?id=4843&agendaid=925
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