Libraries have the power to take your child into a new dimension all together by transporting them into stories and characters. They open up a new window of thought in a child's mind. Libraries also enhance a child's cognitive side of the brain.
Take them to few of the best libraries in Delhi
1. Delhi Public Library
All you need to prove that you live in Delhi is a form of identification (a voter ID or ration card). Up to 16 lakh volumes in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Sanskrit are available at the free library, which also offers materials in other languages. In terms of genres, you can anticipate books for competitive examinations, books on law, philosophy, religion, physics, engineering, and the humanities, as well as fiction and works of literature.
Timings: 10 AM to 7.45 PM (Sundays till 5PM)
Membership: Free entry and access (Membership= Rs. 100)
2. The American Library
If you're just searching for some quiet downtime, the library is open to everyone and is free to use. But membership gives you access to two old issues of periodicals, two DVDs, and up to six books. The ability to build search lists, renew materials, and place holds on currently accessible materials is also provided to members who have access to the library's online accounts. Anyone who is at least 16 years old can join, but you'll need valid photo identification. You can request loans from libraries in several states either in person, online, or even through an interlibrary loan. The library also offers free WiFi!
Timings: 11 AM to 6 PM (Tuesday to Saturday)
Membership: Individual (Rs. 400/year); Families (Rs. 500/year); Institutional (Rs. 4000/year)
3. British Council Library
You must sign up to become a member of the British Council Library in order to access its collection of more than 85,000 academic books and 14,000 e-journals. The invitation to workshops, seminars, and events is another benefit of membership. There are numerous membership options available, each with its own set of restrictions on access, borrowing, fees, and validity. You must now make an online appointment before visiting the library in order to use it. In addition, they are accessible online!
Timings: Select your preferred slot on the website
Membership: Starts at Rs. 2200/year
4. Sahitya Kala Akademi Library
The Akademi Library is one of the most significant and well-stocked libraries in the city. Students, researchers, and just about anybody else can visit and consult its books in Hindi, English, and 24 other languages. In addition to lending out books, they also offer photocopying and scanning services in case you require hard or soft copies of any information. Their main areas of interest include works on culture and history that relate to the social and cultural history of the nation. Please visit and make most of the opportunity.
Timings: 9.30 AM to 6 PM (Monday to Saturday)
Membership: Rs. 2000/year
LIBRARY IS OPEN ONLY TO MEMBERS