Connemara Public Library, National Depository Library in Egmore, Chennai, India
Connemara Public Library is a major library in Egmore, Chennai, built in Indo-Saracenic architectural style. Its spaces feature ornamental acanthus leaves and colored glass windows while housing over 700,000 books, thousands of periodicals, and extensive digital resources.
The library was founded in 1860 and began with surplus books from a British college. It has since grown into a national depository institution with substantial collections documenting regional history.
The library holds extensive Tamil literature and historical manuscripts that reflect the literary heritage of the region. Visitors can explore rare works by local writers and texts that shaped Tamil Nadu's cultural identity.
Visitors over 17 years old can access the collections through an automated system and use digital services. Check opening hours and access requirements before your visit to make the most of the resources available.
Indian law requires publishers to deposit one copy of every published work here, making it one of only four national depository libraries in the country. This means the collection continuously grows to include every publication released locally and nationally.
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