Category: Library activities

Description: Library open without appointment

Library of the Belgian Association of Friends of Santiago de Compostela, non-profit organisation

The Association of Friends of Santiago de Compostela has a library containing numerous works related to the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Some also concern pilgrimages to Rome and Jerusalem.
There are scientific and popular science books, art books, studies, memoirs and stories. These books are mainly in French and Spanish.
Currently, only books in French are available. The guidebooks are not available for consultation.
The Association has been offering this service to anyone interested in the Ways of St James since 2013. Students and scientists are also welcome to use the library for their work.

The Library has kept the same opening hours since 1 January 2026.
- The second Thursday of the month from 2 to 5 p.m. by appointment
- The third Tuesday of the month from 2 to 5 p.m. by appointment
- The fourth Wednesday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. without appointment. (trial period until June 2026)

Access by prior appointment will be arranged with the person on duty that day (third Tuesday or second Thursday) by email or telephone, no later than two days before the appointment.
Up to five books may be borrowed for a period of one month.
The duty roster and contact details are available on the website. These may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

LIBRARY MANAGERS

Pascal DUCHÊNE (Chair) 0479 98 25 63 - Duchbona75@gmail.com

Luc PARY 0474 99 27 23  -  Houdiluc@gmail.com

Jacques FASTREZ 065 84 11 34 - Jacques.fastrez@gmail.com

If you are interested in joining the team of volunteers at the Saint-Jacques Library, please contact Pascal Duchêne on 0479 98 25 63 or at duchbona75@gmail.com.