Connemara Public Library, National Depository Library in Egmore, Chennai, India
The library features Indo-Saracenic architecture with ornamental acanthus leaves, colored glass windows, and spans 27,000 square feet of floor space.
Founded in 1860 by Captain Jesse Mitchell as part of the Madras Museum, the library received its initial collection from surplus books of Haileybury College.
The library maintains extensive collections of Tamil literature, historical manuscripts, and publications that document the literary heritage of Tamil Nadu.
Members above 17 years can access over 722,000 books, 3,500 periodicals, and 160 newspapers through an automated system with digital resources.
Under Indian law, every publisher must send one copy of their publications to this library, making it one of four National Depository Libraries.
Inception: 1896
Website: http://connemarapubliclibrarychennai.com
GPS coordinates: 13.07056,80.25667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:50
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