Washington Slagbaai National Park - VISITOR CENTER - LIBRARY

This small library, like the museum, is located in the former home of the last owner of the plantation called “America”. The library is dedicated to Park-related themes and to Bonaire, including information about Bonairean flora and fauna, the geology of Bonaire and the Caribbean arch, and the history of the island. The library also has information about the history of SCUBA diving on Bonaire and the findings of the scientific research that has been done on Bonaire and the other ABC islands.

The books in the library have been classified to ensure that visitors easily find what they are looking for. The main topics include: Sciences (100); Terrestrial Environments and Activities (200); Marine Environments and Activities (300); Geography (400); History and Culture (500); Children’s Books (600); and Maps and Atlases (700). Index cards classifying books by author, title and subject can be found inside the library.

The books cannot be taken out of the library but must be consulted on location. Visitors who wish to take away a book for a short period of time should consult the rangers or the park manager.

To search the books within the library (by title, author or subject), just click here (Microsoft Excel document; 91 kb; search for specific books/authors etc. by using 'CTRL' F).