6 Best Libraries In Delhi For All The Bibliophiles

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Are you like us who love reading and discovering new stories, and automatically gets drawn toward a bookstore or a library? We feel you, which is why we’ve sniffed out these public libraries that give you free access to all their amazing collections of books so that you can lose yourself in them and come out wiser and happier. Excited? Well then, keep reading to know more!

1. The American Library

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The American Library is one of the most famous libraries in Delhi that tends to all your book fantasies. With a wide range of books and reading material, they give free access to all kinds of research material and have a membership plan if you want access to free WiFi, borrow books, DVDs, movie screenings, workshops, book launches and reading. So

Where | The American Library - American Centre, 24 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Near Barakhamba Metro Station
Timings | 10 AM - 5 PM (Closed On Sundays & Mondays)
Call Them | +91 11 2347 2000

2. Delhi Public Library

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If you want to drown yourself in a plethora of genres and subgenres, then look no further than Delhi Public Library. They house up to 16 lakhs books, both academic and non-academic in various languages. They have branches in different areas of Delhi which makes it easy for all the Delhiites to get access to the knowledge of the world and all your favourite books. You just need to be a resident of Delhi to go and read books here, so make sure that when you head over, you’re carrying proof of residency with you.

Where | Delhi Public Library - H Block Near, Main Market, Sarojini Nagar
Timings | 9 AM - 7 PM (Closed On Sundays)
Call Them | +91 11 2086 0291 & +91 11 2086 0292
Here’s Their Website | https://dpl.gov.in/

3. The Japan Foundation Library

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Listen up all you Naruto manga fans, we've found a perf library for you where you can immerse yourself in the coolest Naruto series that The Japan Foundation Library provides. The library also houses books on Japanese literature that we already know are masterpieces with profound themes and rich plots. So, if you are a resident of Delhi NCR and looking for a place to know more about Japan and its culture, you definitely need to head over.

Where | The Japan Foundation Library - 5A, Ring Road, Near Moolchand Metro Station, Vikram Vihar, Lajpat Nagar IV
Timings | 11 AM - 6:30 PM (Closed On Sundays & Mondays)
Call Them | +91 11 4558 8698
Here’s Their Website | https://www.jfindia.org.in/

4. Dyal Singh Public Library

Dyal Singh Public Library has a collection of over 40K books on social sciences, liberal arts, and literature. You can opt for free access or you can get the membership if you want to borrow books. This library lets you be updated with current affairs through their different magazines, journals and national newspapers. It also provides audio and video equipment if you’re looking to research a topic deeply. So what are you waiting for, visit them to delve into the world of knowledge, ASAP!

Where | Dyal Singh Public Library - 1, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, Mata Sundari Railway Colony, Mandi House
Timings | 9:30 AM - 5 PM (Closed On Sundays)
Call Them | +91 11 2323 4907
Here’s Their Website | http://www.dspl.org.in/

5. The Central Secretariat Library

Keep updated with the political world at The Central Secretariat Library which houses several political books and documents. You can also find dictionaries and encyclopaedias here along with an interesting collection of fiction and non-fiction. This is for all those who never cease learning and keep seeking knowledge throughout their lives. So, go on guys, visit this library and be amazed by one of the largest collections of books in Delhi.

Where | The Central Secretariat Library - 688+4FC, G-Wing, Shastri Bhawan, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, Central Secretariat
Timings | 9 AM - 6:30 PM (Closed On Sundays)
Call Them | +91 11 2338 9383
Here’s Their Website | http://www.csl.nic.in/

6. Nehru Memorial Library

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Now soak in all the information seven days a week at Nehru Memorial Library. If you are one of those people who crave information about India and its history, then this library is the ideal place for you. With a collection of books and journals on colonial and post-colonial India, they also have loads of materials on microfilms and photographs on the same. So head over guys because what can be a better place to know about Indian history than a library?

Where | Nehru Memorial Library - Teen Murti Bhavan, Teen Murti Marg
Timings | 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Call Them | +91 11 2301 7587
Here’s Their Website | https://nehrumemorial.nic.in/

So, check ‘em out ASAP guys and happy reading!