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Libraries in Kolkata

If you are a book worm and a major source of irritation for those who cannot bear the sights of books, welcome to aboard in the libraries of Kolkata. The Libraries in Kolkata are some of the oldest and have largest collection in India. On your single visit to the city of joy , you will simply fall for the charm of the city. Though there are several spots in Kolkata to keep you engaged, the libraries in Kolkata is considered one of the popular hub where locals and foreigners like to spend time in spare time or for availing knowledge related to their work.

It is also a known fact that Kolkata has always be the front runner in the race of intellectualism. Basic membership facilities are available in the libraries in Kolkata. Though the city of Kolkata is scattered with numerous small and big libraries, the two of the most important library that are considered the best in Kolkata are The British Council Library and National Library. However this does not any way point out or portray a sad picture of the other libraries present in the Kolkata city.

Take a look at some of the major libraries in Kolkata that deserve special mention and get informed about certain facts related to them:

The British Council Library - The Kolkata center of British Council Library belong to the British Council's worldwide operation which one of the largest in the world. So if you wish to satisfy your hunger for good knowledge,do avail the service of the British council in Kolkata. Whether you need information on English as a language or social sciences or history, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Management, Medicine and Science and Technology, you name it and you get it at this particular library. This library is very much frequented by college goers and as much as the scholars for their research papers.
Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017 - 033 22825370
L & T Chambers, 1st Floor 16 Camac Street ,Kolkata - 700 017
National Library - considered one of the largest library in India, the National library is also regarded an important institution of National importance and falls under the Department of Culture, Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Government of India. The collection of the library is simply mind blowing as is the type of collection. Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027 - 033 24791381

Take a look at some of the other Kolkata libraries:

Bengal Library Association- Scheme, C I T, Koikhali, Kolkata, West Bengal 700052 - 033 22446866
Raj Rammohan Roy Library Foundation -Sector-1, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal 700064 - 033 23373463
Frontlink International -Jodhpur Park, Kolkata, West Bengal 700068 - 033 24299249
Asiatic Society -Park Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016 - 033 22290779
Y M C A-Beadon Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700006 - 033 22411002
Bangiya Sahitya Parishad ,243/1, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Kolkata - 700 006-033 23503743
Commercial Library ,1, Council House Street ,Kolkata - 700 001
Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture Kolkata - 700029 -033 24641303, 24661235
United States Information Service , 38A, J.L Nehru Road ,Kolkata - 700 013, 033 22881200

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