The Red Cross Library offers several sections, including one dedicated to classic literature, mystery novels, adventure novels, as well as a specific section on the humanitarian theme.

Equipped with about 10,000 volumes, including new books, the latest bestsellers and paperbacks in Italian, French, German and English, the Library, entirely run by volunteers, is a meeting place open to the public every afternoon. In addition to offering free lending of volumes and texts, it promotes lectures and presentations on the literary and book world, as well as cultural and recreational afternoons.

Texts at home for the elderly and sick

The Red Cross Library provides home delivery of books and texts for elderly and sick people who are unable to move. It also organizes group readings in rest homes.

Opening days and hours

  • Mon, Tue 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Wed 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Closed according to school calendar

The English version of this page was created with the aid of automatic translation tools and may contain errors and omissions.

The original version is the page in Italian.

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Contacts

Biblioteca della Croce Rossa
Sezione del Luganese
Via alla Campagna 9
6904 Lugano
t. +41 91 973 23 35
[email protected]
www.crocerossaticino.ch

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