Libraries in Delhi
There are some very good libraries in Delhi. These are well maintained and are easily accessible. They have very good collection of books and works. There are basically two kind of libraries, the one operated by the embassy and high commission of the respective country and the one operated by the Indian government. In the first category the major names are British Library, American Culture center, Hungarian Center, Max Muller Germen Center, Russian Center and Iranian Culture Center among others. In the second category major names are, Sahitya Academy and Delhi Public Library.
British Library Delhi
The British library is owned and operated by the Royal Britain High Commission. This library and culture is very popular among Delhites. This library has a very good collection of books, magazines, microfilms and DVDs. Short period membership such as single day membership and weeklong memberships are available. It is situated on K.G. road near Connaught Circus outer circle.
American Culture Center Delhi
The American culture center library is operated by American Embassy and has a good collection of books, periodicals and magazines. The only dampeners are the fact that the books are basically on American perspective and you have to go through heavy security check-up. So if you are a blue blooded European then there are chances you might not like the books and the place as whole. This library too is situated on K.G. road at the stone throw distance of The British Library.
Sahitya Academy
This library is considered to be one of the largest in the country and has books on nearly every topic under the sun. Apart from sections dedicated to English, Hindi and Urdu, the library has sections dedicated to vernacular literatures too. This library is situated near Mandi House Metro station, a 2 minutes ride from the Connaught Place.
Delhi Public Libraries
There are numerous public libraries in Delhi but the good ones are the two situated at Sarojini Nagar and Chandini Chowk. These libraries have a large volume of books on nearly every topic. The only dampeners are their staffs who are very rude and give laid back image at times.
Famous Libraries
American Centre Library
24 K G Marg
Timings: 11 am to 6 pm
Sunday closed
British Council Library
17 K.G.Marg
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday closed
Delhi Public Libraries
Patel nagar, Rajouri GaRoaden, Gole Mkt., R.K. Puram, Daryaganj
Timings: 8.30 am to 7 pm
Sunday. closed
Delhi School of Economics
Delhi University-North Campus
Delhi University
Faculty of Arts & Science, North Campus
Timings: 8 am to 8 pm
Sunday. closed
Indian Council of Social Science Research
Timings: Weekdays 9.30 am to 6 pm., Saturday. 10 am to 5 pm.
Sunday. closed
Indian Council of Historical Research
Ferozeshah Road
Timings: Weekdays 9.30 am. to 6 pm. Saturday. 10 am. to 5 pm
Sunday. closed
Indian Institute of Technology
Hauz Khas
Timings: Weekdsys 9 am. to 10 pm. Saturday. 10 am. to 6 pm
Sunday. closed
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Timings: 9 am. to 10 pm
Sunday. closed
Maharaja Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad Library and Documentation Centre
World Wide Fund for nature – India. 172-B, Lodi Estate,
Timings: 9.30 am. to 5.30 pm
Saturday. and Sunday. closed
Max Mueller Bhawan
K.G. Marg, 11 am. to 6 pm
Sunday. closed.
National Archievs
Timings: 9.30 am. to 6 pm
Sunday. closed
National Science Library
INSDOC, 14, Saturdaysang Vihar Marg, Institutional Area, mehrauli Road
Timings: Weekdays 9.30 am. to 8.30 pm. Saturday. 9.30 am. to 5 pm
Sunday. closed
Nehru Memorial Library
Teen Murti
Timings: 9.30 am. to 7 pm
Sunday. closed
Ramakrishna Mission Library
Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Panchkuian Road
Timings: 8 am. to 11 am. an 4 pm. to 8 pm
Mon. closed
Russian Centre
24 ,Ferozshah Road
Timings: 10 am. to 6 pm
2nd and 4 th Saturday & Sunday closed
Shashtri Indo-Canadian Institute
5, Bhai Vir Singh Marg, Opp. St. Columba’s School, Ph.: 3746417
Timings: 9 am. to 5 pm
Saturday. & Sunday. closed
Dr. B.C. Memoriable Children’s Library
Nehru House, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
Timings: 10.30 am. to 4 pm
Sunday. closed
Children’s Library
Kotla Road
Timings: 9.30 am. to 5.30 pm
Closed on Public Holidays
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