Libraries In Bangalore That Every Book Lover Must Visit

Home to thousands of books, a library is a goldmine of knowledge. Books, old and new, of all genres, waiting to be read, hold a sea of information. The reader dives into the depths of this sea and brings out the pearls of knowledge and wisdom.

It is not just books that a library provides, it is the atmosphere perfect to enlighten yourself that you get in a library. A quiet corner and some solace are all that you need to enjoy the experience of reading a book and that is exactly what a library gives you. Filled with books on all topics and for all age groups, a library is a place for everyone. It excites children and adults alike. You just have to be a lover of books and greedy for knowledge to appreciate the beauty of the paradise that a library is. If those are your personality traits then we have a list of libraries in Bangalore that you must visit.

British Council

The library in the British Council in Bangalore is worth visiting. One of the best of modern libraries, it has books of all genres, from drama to self-development, photography, management, fiction and what not. The collection it has is not just confined to books but extends to DVDs as well. The comfortable chairs make your reading experience all the more delightful. You can take a membership here to enjoy their services better.

Address- Prestige Takt 23, Kasturba Road Cross, Bangalore

DVK Central Library

Another modern marvel, this library sprawls over a large area and is surrounded by beautiful green lawns and tall trees. The library is famous for a rich collection of books and a professional and efficient staff. It also provides the facility of computers to the members so that they can browse the internet to collect information on anything and everything. If you plan to start your own library or to become a librarian then the staff here is always ready to give you their valuable advice.

Address- Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Dharmaram College PO, Bangalore

State Central Library

Also known as the Sir Sheshadri Iyer Library, this huge library is one of the oldest libraries in the state. The huge red-colored structure was opened as a library in 1915 and was built in the memory of Diwan Sir Sheshadri Iyer, the Diwan of Mysore. It is the abode of 2,40,093 books and has ten sections, one of them being the computer section.

Address- Cubbon Park, Bangalore

Nool Library

With a mission to provide lifetime learning to people, Nool Library is a treasure of over 25000 books. From Paulo Coelho to J.K Rowling and Chetan Bhagat, books by all authors can be found here. Along with a vast collection of books it also has tons of magazines. You can become a member of this library through online registration. You can also avail the various book plans they have for the members. You can issue up to three books at a time through these plans.

Address- 8, First Floor, Kaggadasapura, C.V Raman Nagar, Bangalore

City Central Library

Spacious and surrounded by greenery, the City Central Library is everything an avid reader can ask for. With more than 50,000 books to choose from, people from all age groups flock to this library to read. The calm environment is what makes you want to stay here a little longer and keep on reading. The staff employed is well mannered and always happy to help. Its presence in five zones of the city makes it accessible to everyone.

Address- 3rd Block, South End Circle, Jayanagar, Bangalore.

JRD Tata Memorial Library

Located in the Indian Institute of Science, it aims at serving those working in the field of science and in the research work at IISC through its impressive collection of books and scientific journals. Spanning over an area of 5000 sq meters, it is a huge library that is almost a hundred years old.

Address- IISC Campus, Gulmohar Marg, Devasandra Layout, Bangalore

Eloor Lending Library

This 34-year-old library has been spreading the light of knowledge for quite some time now. With books, latest and oldest and of all genres it is a place where people of all age groups can find books of their choice and experience the joy of reading them. People from all walks of life are members of this amazing library. Not just in Bangalore, it has branches in many other parts of the country including Kolkata, Delhi, Trivandrum, and Chennai. Renting books here is quite cheap, at 10% of the price of the book.

Address- G-9, Blue Cross Chambers, Infantry Road, Bangalore

It is in a library that you can transport yourself to any time and to anyplace without moving from where you are. It takes you in past and it takes you to future, and it makes you appreciate the present.

After all, Ray Bradbury correctly said, “Without libraries what do we have? We have no past, no future.”