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The best libraries to work and study in Rio de Janeiro

The 10 libraries in Rio de Janeiro best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by Biblioteca Nacional, Biblioteca Parque Estadual and Real Gabinete Português de Leitura.

Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.

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  1. The Biblioteca Nacional, for example, is one of those places that has study rooms and free Wi-Fi.

    A Biblioteca Nacional, por exemplo, é um desses locais que dispõe de salas de estudo e Wi-Fi gratuito.

    CNN BrasilFebruary 2025Translated from Portuguese

    Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca Nacional

  2. The library covers 15,000 square metres and was founded in 1873 by D. Pedro II. In 2014, it reopened after a four-year renovation. It has study rooms, Wi-Fi and a cultural programme.

    A biblioteca tem 15 mil metros quadrados e foi fundada em 1873 por D. Pedro II. Em 2014, foi reinaugurada após uma reforma de quatro anos. Conta com salas para estudo, Wi-Fi e programação cultural.

    CNN BrasilFebruary 2025Translated from Portuguese

    Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca Parque Estadual

  3. Consultation is open to readers in the library hall, with the help of the librarians. For anyone there doing research, the internet is free.

    A consulta é franqueada aos leitores no salão da biblioteca, com o auxílio das bibliotecárias. Para quem estiver por lá fazendo pesquisa, a internet é liberada.

    Catraca LivreMay 2017Translated from Portuguese

    Hours, amenities and photos for Real Gabinete Português de Leitura