British Library, Pune

Whether you are interested in Arts or Culture, English as a language,or literature and fiction, the social sciences or history, our collection of books covers a wide spectrum of the written word.

For the professional, British Library also offers books on Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Management, Medicine and Science and Technology.

Apart from the finest collection of books, the library has periodicals and newspapers from the UK.

We offer a combination of online and offline products designed to provide you with a holistic and comprehensive information service for your recreational, professional or reference needs.

We host a number of events and activities for various age groups and catering to varied interests.

Be a part of the British Library, Pune family to keep in touch with all the activities.

A word of information and knowledge ......at the British Library

We offer

35,000 latest books on a variety of subjects
7000 books for young readers
4000 DVDs & Music CDs which include best of British cinema and television
4000 new books added every year
750 reference books
65 periodicals
4 newspapers

Services

• Books can be borrowed for four weeks and DVDs for 2 weeks
• Borrowed items may be renewed thrice, provided they are not reserved
• Borrowed items can be renewed in person, on phone or through email
• 24X7  drop box facility available
• Participate in the events and workshops

Events

We regularly conduct Events in our library for adults and children. These events generate tremendous response and are open to library members. The theme of these events is diversified and covers wide subject areas. Events of Education UK, Book displays, Meet the author, Children workshops etc. Registration to these events are on a first come first served basis.

• British Library Anniversary Celebrations
  25 September  to 1 October 2011
  Entry is FREE and Open to ALL.
• Storytelling Session “Crow” by Dominic Kelly
  25 September 2011 4.00 to 6.00 p.m
  for Adults and children age 12+
• Screening of the film Salad Bar (27 mins) followed by a Talk on "Setting up and developing an Enterprise by Mr Abhay Karde, Strategy, Marketing n CRM Consultant
  27 September 2011   @ 6.00 p.m
• Talk on Cracking  Interviews Confidently  by Priyanka Khandelwal
  28 September @ 6.00 p.m.
• Bollywood  Britain – screening of song clips filmed in scenic Britain
  29 September @ 6.00 to 8.00 p.m.
• Fashion Show : Visual chronology of the western costume
  30 September @ 6.00 p.m.
• From Verse to Inverse: A dance performance by Bharatanatyam dancer Parimal Phadke
  1 October @ 6.00p.m

Please contact us for more details.

Study in UK

Choosing to study abroad can be one of the most important decisions you will ever make.  Attend a free education UK seminar every Friday @3.30 pm

IELTS Orientation

Attend Free IELTS Orientation Seminar every Friday @ 4.00 p.m.

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Opening Hours

Tuesday to Saturday: 11.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Sunday: 11.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Telephone: +91 020 41005300

Fax: +91 020-41005316

Email: bl.pune@in.britishcouncil.org

Library Workshops

Be it academic, business or social success that you are looking for; there is always something for youat the British Council.By becoming a memebr of the British Council. By becominga member of the British Council you gain access to workshops on a range of themes designed to meet your needs and interest. These workshops are open to memebrs on a nominal fee. To know more please write to us.

Our Address

British Library

917/1 Fergusson College Road

Shivajinagar

Pune 411 004

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