Top 8 Libraries in Chandigarh You Must Know

‘Books’ have always been part of our life since childhood. It is advised to read at least 5 pages of a book every day to keep your mind exercised. It is great to keep the habit of reading. Books are treasures which are full of knowledge and we must include them in our routine. 

In the age of Kindle and E books, if you are still a fan of hard books then this blog is for you. Buying a book is one thing but getting a book on rent from a library is special; a reader can definitely understand it. 

If you are a bookworm, then you must know the benefits of renting a book from a library rather than buying it. The City Beautiful includes various private libraries in Chandigarh.

 Here is the list of Top 8 libraries of City Beautiful, Chandigarh. You must visit these libraries in Chandigarh for self study. 

1.The British Council Library – Elante Office Block, CHD

The British Council Library has physical as well as digital books for you. You can get books in any genre in this Library- Sci-fi, fiction, junior books, poetry etc. Also get e-magazines, e-books, e-journals and CD DVDs from the British Library. You can either go for membership or can also walk in as a guest to enjoy this treasure of knowledge. It has a lot of seating space and the surroundings are also very quiet.

Address: C515, 5th Floor, Elante Office Block, Chandigarh 

Contact Info: +91-1204569000

Timings: Monday to Saturday (11:00 am to 7:00 pm)

2.The Browser Library and Bookstore – Sector 8C, Chandigarh 

The Browser Library was established in 1997 and is one of the biggest libraries in Chandigarh. It has a collection of around more than 20000 books including many genres. The ambience of this library is very special and gives a calm place to read. Library is situated in one of the posh areas of Chandigarh and the crowd here is very sophisticated. This place is worth a visit. 

Address: SCO-14/15, Sector 8C, Chandigarh 

Contact Info: +91- 1722547340

Timings: Monday to Saturday (10:30 am to 7:30 pm)

3.The State Library in Sec 34, Chandigarh

This library in Chandigarh, Sector 34 which is named as State Library is very large. It is expanded on three different floors and has an area of around 2500 sq yds. It was established in 1995 having a huge collection of books on drama, romance, fiction etc. Every floor is made purposely for different categories-

Basement– Children’s Section

Ground Floor– Newspaper, Magazine, Reading Room

First Floor– Circulation Section, Technical Section and Reference Section

Address: Sector 34, Opp Gurudwara, Chandigarh 

Contact Info: +91- 1722676002

Timings: Monday to Friday (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)

4.A.C. Joshi Library – PU, Sec 14, Chandigarh

Named after the Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University, AC Joshi Library was established in 1947. It has a seating capacity of around 500 readers and includes around 6.4 Lakh publications. You can get books, bound volume journals, theses, reports, government documents etc. A fully air-conditioned and comfortable environment makes it a good place to enjoy your reading. If you are looking for library in Chandigarh near sector 15 then this one is the best as it operates 24*7.

Address: Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh 

Contact Info: +91- 1722534551

Timings: Open 24*7

5.Beant Singh Memorial Library

If you are into some religious books, then Beant Singh Memorial Library is a perfect place for you. Books related to religions including Jainism, Buddhism, Hindustan, Sikhism and many others are available here. You can also get the history books of different regions, and world wars. It has a perfect ambience and the collection of books is the main attraction. You can even get biopics of famous celebs here.

Address: Sector 42B, Chandigarh

Contact Info: +91-1722621409

Timings: Monday to Friday (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)

Saturday – Sunday (11:00 am to 6:00 pm)

6.Central State Library

As the name specifies, this library in chandigarh sector 17 is situated at a prime location in Chandigarh, Sector -17. T.S Central State Library is one of the oldest Libraries in Chandigarh. It contains academic and non-academic books. Also, you can get recreational games and soft toys in this library along with many reference books. It also provides mobile library service for genuine readers who live far away. 

Address: Sector 17, Near DC office, Chandigarh 

Contact Info: +91- 1722702565

Timings: Monday to Sunday (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)

7.PEC Library

Punjab Engineering College Library offers its service to around 3000 users comprising undergraduate and graduate students, professors and researchers. It has two interlinked buildings known as old and new blocks. It is a very spacious library with a huge collection of books, magazines, research papers etc. 

Address:  Sector 12, Chandigarh 

Contact Info: +91- 1722745175

Timings: Monday to Friday (9:00 am to 10:00 pm)

Saturday – Sunday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm)

8.Manimajra Branch Library

Manimajra branch of T.S Central State Library was set up in 1980. Around 450 visitors visit this library every day. You can get reference books, competitive exam books, general books etc. It has subscriptions to 16 newspapers and 26 magazines too. It is an air-conditioned library with a huge collection of books to read. 

Address: PR7R+C36, opposite Rana Haveli, Manimajra, Chandigarh 

Contact Info: +91- 1722751194

Timings: Monday to Saturday (10:00 am to 6:00 pm)

These are the top 8 libraries in Chandigarh to read books and borrow them. Each one has its different memberships and you can choose what suits you best. We hope you find this blog helpful. Also, do confirm timings before visiting.