Libraries continue to rise in popularity on Menorca

The governing body, Xarca de Biblioteques, administers the eight libraries found in Alaior, Ciutadella, Es Castell, Es Mercadal, Es Migjorn, Ferreries, Fornells and Sant Lluís. The library in Maó is governed by the State.

The borrowing of books is the most popular service used, followed by the borrowing of audiovisual materials and CDs. Menorca's libraries compare very favourably with the rest of Spain with greater content and higher rates of borrowing. Alaior's library has experienced the largest increase in borrowings. In Es Migjorn 40% of the townspeople have library cards.

Tourists form a significant fraction of people using the libraries. In response the number of foreign language books available has been increased.