Anna Centenary Library, Public library in Kotturpuram, Chennai, India.
Anna Centenary Library is a public library in Kotturpuram that spans nine floors and houses around 600,000 books in multiple languages. The building includes specialized reading areas, conference halls, and serves as a resource center for visitors throughout the neighborhood.
The building opened in 2010 and honors the 102nd birth anniversary of C N Annadurai, a former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Its establishment reflects the importance the government placed on education and knowledge access in the region.
The library holds extensive collections dedicated to Tamil literature and culture that visitors can explore throughout its spaces. Alongside these, readers find sections for international works and specialized materials that serve different groups of people.
The location is open daily from morning to evening and offers various learning spaces for different needs. Parking availability and good accessibility make a visit straightforward for people with different mobility options.
The building received LEED Gold certification in 2010 and was the first library building in Asia to achieve this award. This recognition demonstrates commitment to sustainable design and environmental responsibility in how the place was built.
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