The establishment, which opened its doors on February 14, 2013, was born from the passion for literature of Cecilia Picún, originally from Montevideo and previously working in the pharmaceutical industry, and her partner, the lawyer Miguel Sánchez Laguna. The bookseller noted that her only prior experience was the enjoyment of reading, and the rest was learned along the way.
“"We had no intention of closing until 2027, when I retire, but they have not renewed our rental contract."
The definitive closure will be on March 31, although a farewell party coinciding with the opening anniversary will be held on February 14. There is a discrepancy regarding the lease termination: while the property claims the contract signed in 2021 was "non-extendable" and expired on December 31, 2025, the bookstore unilaterally announced it would leave three months later.
We have built a bond based on trust and a relationship where we know our customers' tastes and needs.
Despite the closure of the physical premises, the nine active reading clubs formed around Librerío de la Plata will continue operating. The Sabadell City Council will provide spaces to allow the continuity of this cultural activity.
Since the closure was announced, the premises have received dozens of emotional customers coming to say goodbye. Picún described the final days as "a morning of hugs and tears," drawing a parallel with the waltz Lágrimas y Sonrisas, and thanked the readers for their trust.
