The District Central Library – Coimbatore

The District Central Library is one of the oldest and most prominent public libraries in the region. Established in the year 1952 at Victoria Town Hall, the library began with the primary aim of meeting the reading and knowledge needs of the general public. Subsequently, in the mid-year of 1956, the authorities relocated the library to VOC Park to accommodate its growing collection and increasing number of readers. As the library continued to expand rapidly, it was later shifted to its present location on Cowley Brown Road in RS Puram.

Library Infrastructure and Collection

The District Central Library now occupies a spacious carpet area of approximately 21,453 square feet. It houses a wide range of books catering to readers of all ages and interests, including students, professionals, researchers, and casual readers. Moreover, readers often describe the library as an ideal place to sit and read peacefully, with only minimal background noise from the surroundings. The books are systematically arranged and clearly segregated, ensuring easy access and a comfortable reading experience.

Currently, the library maintains a vast collection of nearly two lakh books. Each category has dedicated shelves labeled accordingly, which further helps readers quickly locate the books they need.

District Central Library Timings

The library remains open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Book lending services operate from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The IAS study section is open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, except on Fridays, second Saturdays, and all government holidays.