Alfredo F.

Tadiar
Alfredo F. Tadiar (1930-2015) was a lawyer,
Visit Alfredo F.
Library
judge, law professor and national amnesty
commission chair, and founder of alternative The Tadiar Library is open to researchers and
Tadiar Library
dispute resolution in the Philippines. personal readers. Obtain a Library card on site.
An independent research and reading library
Tadiar was a life-long proponent of the ideals Hours: dedicated to the social and cultural history,
of justice, education, and progressive change. literature, arts, and natural environments of
Tuesday – Saturday
He was a champion of women’s rights, legal Northern Philippines.
representation for the poor, the self- 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
determination of peoples, governmental Closed Sundays, Mondays and Holidays
integrity, freedom from colonial oppression,
peace and international cooperation. Tadiar’s Address: 1 F. Ortega Highway, Tanqui
authored books and private papers serve as
San Fernando, La Union
the seed collection for the Library.
PHILIPPINES 2500

Our Objectives and Values Contact:

Email: aftadiarlibrary@gmail.com
Inspired by the life-long work and aspirations
of Alfredo F. Tadiar, we seek to:
Telephone: +63-72-888-1683
Identify, acquire, and preserve valuable
knowledge and materials in our areas of focus Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TadiarLibrary/
Offer original, unique and authoritative
materials of historical importance Website: http://www.tadiarlibrary.org

Inspire interest in the peoples and places of

Northern Philippines, and enrich perspectives
on the cultures, languages, and histories of
this region in a global context

Foster self-determination through developing

and strengthening of collective knowledge,
traditions and potentials

Enrich and improve lives by enabling critical

understanding and meaningful engagement
and inspiring creative imagination

Stimulate curiosity, life-learning, civic

engagement, social equality and justice, and
the improvement and enjoyment of life
    

A Library housing general Research and Lifelong Learning and Special Collections Scholarship and Arts

and special collections Publication Civic Engagement

The Library houses Core areas of holdings
research materials relating to The Tadiar Library It promotes lifelong Special Collections that include Ilocano &
acquires and preserves learning and civic include private papers, Cordillera literature, law,
the diverse communities of research materials engagement, the rare books, historical and history; local and

Northern Philippines. relating to cultural strengthening of its manuscripts, maps, migration studies;
communities indigenous communities, and the drawings, and music. natural history, arts &
to Northern Philippines. improvement of life. architecture.

PUÓN
Books * Arts * Design

PUÓN Books, Arts and Design Shop offers a

great variety of books and items for bibliophiles,
literature, and arts and design lovers of all ages –
from historical and contemporary local and
international books to beautiful and unique gifts,
souvenirs, art and local artisanal crafts and design.

The Tadiar Library is free and open to the public. Enjoy a pour over of local coffee and a slice of

Collections native cake. All proceeds support The Alfredo F.

Tadiar Library.
The Alfredo F. Tadiar Library assembles materials
focused on the social and cultural history, literature
and arts, and natural environments of Northern
Philippine communities, with relevant materials in
the humanities, social sciences, and natural
sciences.

Core areas of the holdings include Ilocano

The Art Gallery features contemporary artwork as
well as artifacts of historical interest.
literature, law, and, history, scholarly work on the
Ilocos region and the Cordilleras, natural history of
Northern Philippines, local arts and architecture, as
well as migration and diaspora studies of its
communities abroad.