A visit to The State Central Library, Bangalore || or The Sir Seshadri Iyer Memorial Library

Описание: At the fringes of Cubbon Park, this red-painted Gothic-style library is worth a look around. Its impressive reading room is a tranquil escape from the city.

With over 3,140,000 books, with a copy of every book ever published in the State, The Sir Seshadri Iyer Memorial Library or the State Central Library is nothing short of iconic.

Looking for a quiet spot with easy access to information, to hit the books? Well, this is it! Free from distraction and stress, the State Central Library is where you can bury your head deep in those books and prepare for whichever competitive exam it is you have to ace. These walls have seen the hopes and hard work of many an IAS and KAS aspirant. And like we mentioned, the place is stocked up on plenty of academic books, research material and rare periodicals that you can get your hands on and read through.

Pro-Tip
It's a reference library, so don't go there expecting to borrow any books. The library is open from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM.