Top 10 Public Libraries in Delhi

Uncover the architectural wonders and intellectual libraries that you must visit at least once to get a good study time in a silent and calm atmosphere or for the people who are bookaholics and are looking for a hub for people alike them.

1. Delhi Public Library

The history of this library takes us back to 1951 for it was Established by the government of India, Ministry of Education with the financial and technical help of UNESCO. Here you can enter with just any of your IDs which proves your Residency in Delhi for you to be eligible to read there and it houses up to 16lacks of books in various languages like Urdu, Hindi, English, Marathi, etc. 

while also providing a high range of Genres for you to read, may it be preparation for the Exam in law, math, or others or for relaxing like fiction.

Price: free access, 100 rupees subscription(annual) for borrowing the book.

Address: Block H, Near Sarojini Nagar Market, New Delhi(much more numbers of branches are available)

Timing: from 10 AM to 7:45 PM (on Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM)

2. The American Library

This is a Library built in 1945 by the American Government to Increase the Understanding of India and America through books related to American politics, American society, American Culture, and the American Constitution, among many others. To this day this library runs under the supervision of the American United States embassy. For you to access it is free of cost but for you to borrow a book it is charged and the Quiet and cool Environment will ensure you have joy while reading.

Price: Free Access, 400 Rupees subscription(annual) and 500 Rupee subscription for Family (Annual) 

Address: American Center, 24 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Near Barakhamba Metro Station, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Timing: from 10 AM to 5 PM (closed on Monday and Sunday)

3. Sahitya Akademi Library

This is a library built in 1954 this is a library that originated to promote literature in Different languages of India which is more than 24 languages by providing a mass number of books not only on literature of different languages but also on literary criticism, translation studies, and much more. This library also happens to be very likable by those interested in history because this library also has become a trustable source of Information on history.

Price: INR 50 for a temporary membership of 15 days and INR 2000/year(approx.).

Address: 35, Rabindra Bhavan, Ferozeshah Road, Rabindra Nagar, New Delhi

Timing: From 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (closed on Sunday)

Note: open only for Members

4. British Council Library India

This is a library that was Established back in 1948 This is a library that has been recognized as a hub for language Enthusiasts, students, and bibliophiles, promoting language skills and intercultural understanding. The big difference this library has over others is that this offers its subscribers not just the usual book but also the journals, newspapers, and books that might not be available in India usually for which you may have to go through a plethora of different subscriptions.

Price: multiple subscriptions (starting from 1800 rupee per annum)

Address: 17, KG Marg, Atul Grove Road, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Timing: From 10 AM to 6 PM (closed on Sunday)(need an appointment to be made online)

Note: open only for Members

5. The Japan Foundation Library 

If you are interested in Japan may it be from the culture, anime, manga, or much more. This library would be the best for you to visit because you would be fond of the library. After all, this library provides not just Informative books on their shelf but also manga, language guides, Japanese traditional to contemporary, spanning literature, history, cinema, and more. While also providing Regular cultural events, workshops, and language classes to further enrich the library's theme.

Price:300 Rupee/year

Address: 5-A, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar IV, Delhi

Timing: 11 AM to 6:30 PM (closed on Sunday and Monday)

6. Dyal Singh Public Library

This is a library that is found to be most likable when it comes to the search for fresh and serious knowledge as that of Social Science, literary arts, History, International Relations, management, and much more. They also wish to have an environment that nurtures Intellect and creates a hub where past, present, and future converge. You can also apply to 100 different magazines and 32 different newspapers, so you can also get to know current affairs in this fast-paced world.

Address: Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, Besides University Grants Commission, Mandi House, New Delhi

Price: Free Access, 500 rupees subscription(annual) for borrowing the book.

Timing: from 9:30 AM to 5 PM

7. The Central Secretariat Library

The Central Secretariat Library stands as a reservoir of knowledge and a testament to the pursuit of information and learning. This library has a vast variety of books, journals, and digital resources while making itself a center of interest for civil servants, researchers, and knowledge seekers. They hold many lectures, Debates, Seminars, and Workshops for people to have a Growth of their Intellectual Views.

Address: Rajpath Area, Central Secretariat, Delhi

Price: free access, multiple subscriptions (starting from 100 Rupees per month) for borrowing books (photocopy service available)

Timing: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM (closed on Saturday and Sunday)

8. Central Library IITD

This is a library made specifically for the IIT students and the faculty members of Delhi IIT but it is also put to use by the corporate members (paid) and makes use of the research papers international journals, and occasional books written on science. All the Quality research is also shared by the IIT Delhi with other IITs and other institutions as well.

Address: Hauz Khas, South Delhi, New Delhi

Price: 15000 Rupees per year for the corporate membership

Timing: from 8 AM to 3 AM (Weekday) and from 10 AM to 6:30 PM (weekends and holidays)

Note: The library Remains closed on Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), Dussehra, Diwali, Holi, and Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday (October 2) in observance of the holidays.

9. Parliament Library

This is a library Established in 1921 and meant to be the place of books to be used for research purposes research scholars and other legislative members to Expand their horizons. This is a library that can be accessed by normal people by filling out a form online.

price: N/A

Address: Talkatora Road, Sansad Chownk, Central Secretariat, Rakab Ganj, Delhi

Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM on all working days.

10. Venus Library

This library is best for you to be lost in the imagination of the literature and learning in a Quiet and nice place. This place is perfect for you to even just sit by and go through from many books available there or start studying for the Competitive Exam you have upcoming. 

Price: N/A

Address: 12/24, Opposite Arya Samaj Mandir and Gurudwara, Patel Nagar, Delhi

Timing: N/A

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