Libraries in Ahmedabad

Looking for a library in Ahmedabad? That’s perfect. Because honestly, there’s nothing better than the smell of old books. The feeling of holding a first edition hardcover. Or simply, reading your favourite book in a noise-free space. Except for the soothing sound of clicking pens, flipping pages, and quiet footsteps in the room (got a zen feeling already?). So signing up for a membership in a public library in Ahmedabad is the best way for you to relax.

And frankly, nobody needs to relax more than you do. Coz despite what your parents might tell you, millennials are always caught up with a bazillion things. Whether it’s your bucket load of assignments or the pile of pending excel sheets. So you need time to relax and chill. And that’s where we come in. We at Stanza Living are total chill experts. It’s why you’ll find a mind-boggling entertainment zone in Stanza Living residences – with wide screen televisions, pool tables, and even foosball. Plus, we spice up your routine with regular movie screenings and fun activities as part of our community engagement programme. And in case you want to spend more ‘me-time, we encourage it too. See, we’ve even made a list of the best 5 libraries in the city. So you can go out to a reading library in Ahmedabad and achieve your zen (but without the art of motorcycle maintenance).

Best Libraries in Ahmedabad

The 5 best libraries in Ahmedabad for sure:

• British Council Library, Vastrapur
• MJ Library, Kavi Nanalal Marg
• Vikram Sarabhai Library, IIM Ahmedabad
• Professional’s Reading Library
• Government District Library, Gurukul

British Council Library, Vastrapur

The British Library Ahmedabad has a whopping collection of 20,000 books. On top of it, the membership perks include access to their vast digital library. Also, they host regular workshops, meet-ups and screen indie films too. So if you like to watch slow cinema, with half of the screenplay consisting of zooming into inanimate objects, then sign up right away.

MJ Library, Kavi Nanalal Marg

The MJ library is perhaps the best library in Ahmedabad for history buffs. As it happens to be dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and the freedom struggle. It houses around 7,50,000 books in total. Plus, if you’re a member who can’t go to the library, there’s an Omni van that comes around to the city for book exchanges. And you thought Omni vans were only good for kidnapping, didn’t you?

Vikram Sarabhai Library, IIM Ahmedabad

This library is located in IIM Ahmedabad. And it’s one of the best management libraries in Asia. But even if you’re not a management student (or a CAT aspirant), you’ll enjoy the fiction section for sure. The library is named after Vikram Sarabhai (father of the Indian space program). Probably why reading your favorite novel here will take you over the moon without a Chandrayan.

Professional’s Reading Library

If you’re looking for a comfy reading library, Ahmedabad has the Professional’s Reading Library for you. It has AC rooms, a private deck for each member, and well, a parking space. So when you’re reading a book here, you don’t have to check on your vehicle every 5 mins. Surely, the design of this library looks like it was left in the hands of a ‘professional’.

Government District Library, Gurukul

Another sure-shot member of this list is the Government Library Ahmedabad. It houses research journals that you’ll not find anywhere else. Plus, this may be a government-maintained library. But the staff is not anything like those in a typical state department. Just try getting a membership (or a book) there for proof. Your request will be processed in no time. Promise!

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