Libraries in Kolkata
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Libraries in Kolkata
The Libraries in Kolkata acts as a germinating ground for various intellectual activities in the city. The Libraries in Kolkata provide a veritable mine of information on a wide range of issues. Infact, some of the libraries have attained the status of an institution like the National library of Kolkata. The libraries also provide information on the rich cultural heritage of India. With the popularization of the New media the number of library goers may have decreased. But still the Libraries in Kolkata are visited by old timers who still believe in the power of the written word.Popular Libraries in Kolkata:
- National Library
Located at: 1, Belvedere Road,
Alipore 700027
Tel: 24792467/1383
- R K Mission of Culture Library
Located at: Golpark 700029
Tel: 24641303/4/5/7
- British Commercial Library
Located at: 1, Shakespeare Sarani 700071
Tel: 22822238
- Indian Statistical Institute Library
Located at: 203, B.T.Road 700035
Tel: 25778597
- United States Information Services Library
Located at: 38A, J.L.Nehru Road 700016
Tel: 22451637
- Calcutta University Library
Located at: College Square 700012
Tel: 22410071
- Asiatic Society Library
Located at: 1, Park Street 700016
Tel: 22297520/7251/0779
- Bangiyo Sahitya Parishad Library
Located at: 243/1, A P C Road 700006
Tel: 23503743
- Goethals Indian Library
Located at: St Xavier's College 700016
Tel: 22801919
National Library Kolkata-
The National Library, Kolkata happens to be the largest library in the country. National Library,Kolkata has been declared as an institution of National importance under the 'Department of Culture, Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Government of India'. The library is responsible for collecting disseminating and preserving the printed material produced in the country. Its also acts as a referral centre for dissemination of full and accurate knowledge.
So in case, you need to know anything about the Kolkata's history visit any
of the famous Libraries in Kolkata and enlighten yourself.
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