Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas (Centro)
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Upcoming events at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas (Centro), Centro, Madrid.
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FESTIVALS
Latin Conversation Circle
Latin conversation gatherings at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas bring together classical language enthusiasts to practise spoken Latin at various proficiency levels.
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Naomi Klein Reading Club
Reading club dedicated to journalist and activist Naomi Klein at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas. Participants discuss her essays and books on disaster capitalism, climate change, and economic policy.
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Philosophical Discussion Group
Philosophical discussion group at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas where participants explore contemporary ideas and existential questions without requiring prior training.
CINEMA
Cinefórum: Unwanted Solitude
Film screening of Soledad No Deseada at Biblioteca Iván de Vargas followed by group discussion exploring the film's themes and artistic elements through collective dialogue.
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Cinefórum IVÁNdVARGAS
Film screenings with facilitated discussions at Biblioteca Iván de Vargas create space for cinema enthusiasts to analyze and debate selected works across diverse genres.
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History Lecture Series with Miguel Arenas
Lecture series presented by Miguel Arenas at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas covering various historical periods and events.
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Poetic and Literary Discussions: Encounters with Authors
Poetic and literary discussion sessions at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas bring readers and writers together for conversations exploring contemporary literary themes.
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English Reading Club
English-language book club at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas where readers discuss selected literary works and practice conversation skills in a group setting.
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German Reading Club
German reading club at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas gathers participants to discuss literary works and explore German-speaking authors.
TOURS
Guided Tour of Biblioteca Iván de Vargas and Basílica Pontificia de San Miguel
Guided tour of Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas and the Pontifical Basilica of San Miguel covers the library's architecture and collections, followed by exploration of the adjacent basilica's historical and artistic significance.
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Mysteries of the Old Library: Conspiracies, Aliens and Artificial Intelligence
Talk exploring mysteries of old libraries, covering conspiracies, extraterrestrial contact, and artificial intelligence.
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Chemical Materials and Substances for a Cleaner Future
Chemist María Ángeles Martín Luengo from Madrid's Institute of Materials Science discusses at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas. Examines how chemical materials shaped modern life and environmental costs, plus solutions using waste.
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Europe's Green Pact and the Last War for Oil
Talk at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas examining Europe's Green Pact and its connection to global energy conflicts, analysing climate policy and geopolitical competition.
FESTIVALS
Manual Jam: Video Game Manual Competition
Competition at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas where participants create original video game instruction manuals as art objects, blending typography and illustration.
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Pedro del Rey. Conversations with a Film Editor
Film editor Pedro del Rey discusses post-production techniques, creative choices, and how editing shapes narrative and pacing in cinema at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas.
FAMILY
Baa Baa Black Sheep with Mar Amado
Mar Amado leads a storytelling session in English at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas, exploring magical worlds and engaging characters for children aged four and up.
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The Holy Grail: A Different History
Roberto Carlos Chuliá Almela presents an alternative history of the Holy Grail at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas, exploring unconventional interpretations and lesser-known narratives.
WORKSHOPS
Bestiario estampado
Learn traditional printmaking techniques to design and carve animal-themed stamps at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas, creating your own prints with creatures.
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Rare Earths Everyone Talks About
Scientist José Emilio Prieto de Castro explains rare earth elements and their role in high-performance magnets for electric motors and generators at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas.
FAMILY
Juan sin miedo with Mar Amado
Storytelling session with Mar Amado presenting 'Juan sin miedo', a tale of magic and adventure for children at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas.
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The Value of the Book in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Talk exploring how books maintain relevance in the age of artificial intelligence and the enduring role of reading and libraries at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas.
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Book Signing: Medina Azahara in Images. Until the Last Note
Book signing for 'Medina Azahara en Imágenes. Hasta la última nota' at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas, exploring the historical palatine city through images and narrative.
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Book Swap and Reading Recommendations
Bring books to swap and share reading recommendations with other readers at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas, an informal gathering for discovering titles across genres.