The Merida English Language Library is an English language lending library, open to the public through a nominal paying membership.  It is based  on the model of the classic, local public library, which is the centerpiece of every community in the United States and Canada. The Mission of the Merida English Language Library is to provide English language materials in all formats to meet the information, educational and recreational needs of English-speaking people of all ages in the diverse communities which make up Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. A Member of the American Library Association, the Merida English Language Library is committed to the ALA's Intellectual Freedom Policy.
MELL is a Mexican not-for-profit institution serving Yucatan’s cross cultural English language needs. MELL is a collection of 17,000 books ranging from best sellers to scholarly biographies and resources on Maya and Yucatan culture. MELL is a place where locals, tourists and visitors alike find answers – Is it difficult for a single person to live in Merida? Is the water safe to drink? Where can I find…? I need a page-turner. What do you suggest? MELL is a reading room where one can peruse newspapers and magazines, check the community bulletin board and community calendar.

MELL is a garden where one can relax in the shade of our neem tree. MELL is a venue for cultural events such as lectures on – Aging Successfully, 17th Century Merida, the Maya Calendar. MELL is a place where writer’s workshops and conversations in English and Spanish take place. MELL is the annual 53rd Street Scene - take your pick from fine antiques or garage junk and vote for your favorite chili during the Chili Cook Off. MELL is where friends meet and where folks make new friends.

Volunteers staff us, and almost all books in the Library have been donated to us by generous members and friends. The library functions not only as a book-lending center but also as a community center.  Bring a group of your friends and play dominos, backgammon, Scrabble, or do some jigsaw puzzles.  We also offer an Internet connection to the community at large for ten pesos per half hour!

We offer for sale a variety of books (a bargain at $10 pesos each), Neem Tree Farms Lotions, tinctures and Outdoor Gel (for those nagging mosquitoes), the "official" new library logo apron, and a MELL book bag and while supplies last, the latest bus route map of Merida.
 
Won't YOU come by and see what all the excitement is about?  Better yet, become a MELL member and experience it ALL for a very low membership fee.

2008 Merida English Language Library
Board of Directors

Jay Buell, President Emeritus
Grant Spradling, Past President
Surratt Williams, 2008 President
Malena Péon, Vice President
Mitch Keenan, Vice President
Carlos Arias Perez, Treasurer
Paula Sievert, Secretary

Honorary Board Members
Karen Martin, US Consul in Merida

Members
Will Larimer
Dr. Roberto Guzmán
Lic. Fernando Castilla Patrón

MELL Administrator – Reg Deneau
Assistant – Harriet Riggs

 

Merida English Language Library
Calle 53 #524 x66 y68
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
Phone  (999) 924 - 8401
E-mail: meridaenglishlibrary@hotmail.com

Hours of Operation
Open every morning, Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Open Additionally on Monday Evenings - 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Open Thursday - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Open Saturday - 10 am to 1 pm
Closed Sunday

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The Merida English Language Library is a member of the American Library Association.

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