Romain Rolland Library

Address: 8, Goubert Ave, White Town, Puducherry, 605001, India

Phone number: +91 413 233 6203

Romain rolland library is a Library in Puducherry.It has been rated 8.6 out of 10 by 118 people.

Website: https://www.eg4.nic.in

Reviews

Vignesh P. rated it 10/10 stars and wrote:
Oldest library in pondicherry which was built before 100+ years ! Books in the library are very old, which gives us lots of knowledge about Indian art & culture. Timing - 8.00 to 4.00 Parking - Available for two wheelers only .
Posted: 10 months ago

SANJEEVIRAMAN S. rated it 10/10 stars and wrote:
A part of Puducherry that is forever engraved in the halls of a beautiful structure, the Romain Rolland Library is a silent reminder of the struggle and beauty of this small union territory. A resource of knowledge, power-packed with a collection of some of the most beautiful literary works, you can enjoy some quiet time visiting this library. #Trivia: It was earlier known as the Bibliothèque Publique and is one of the oldest libraries of India. All about the Romain Rolland Library Established in 1827, this library has stood the test of time and freedom struggle, setting a mark on today's young generation. It is an elegant white building with contemporary architecture lined with the most prized books dating back several years. Nearly 177 years old, it comprises almost 335,000 books of all genres set against the timeless walls of the library. It has an extensive collection of manuscripts, French and Portuguese books, Hindi and Tamil literature, and English literature. If you are a bibliophile, it boasts of a treasure trove of reading material that can take years to complete. However, with a detailed history, the library helps scores of individuals to research their subjects and spend some quiet time reading. The library also has a good collection of over 8000 e-books, and several rare books get micro-filmed frequently to preserve them. #Trivia: In the birth centenary of the notable French scholar, Romain Rolland, the library was renamed after him in 1966. He was a close compadré of Mahatma Gandhi. Location of the library The library is close to Raj Niwas on Ananda Rangapillai Street or White Street. It is surrounded by different eating joints and gorgeous palm trees too. After visiting the library, you can see a few places nearby, such as the Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi statue, old bandstand, Jawaharlal Nehru street, the Promenade beach, and much more
Posted: 1 year ago

Sivakumar M. rated it 10/10 stars and wrote:
,175! Years old library. Nearly 4,00,000 books collection here.
Posted: 11 months ago

SURESH A. rated it 10/10 stars and wrote:
Famous, main & old library in Pondy. Currently construction going on. Members can only return their books Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. It will be fully functional from January 2018 but not sure. Don't miss the nice wall paintings around library Children's wing.
Posted: 5 years ago

Augustin R. rated it 10/10 stars and wrote:
Good place to read books , comfortable and silence...ground floor for tamil readers and first floor for English Hindi and french readers....u can see the direction while going on the entrance..at the top..?
Posted: 4 months ago

Timings:
Friday: 8 am to 8 pm
Saturday: 8 am to 8 pm
Sunday: 8 am to 7 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm
Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm
Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm

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