Delhi Public Library

574 reviews

Railway Station, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Marg, opp. Old Delhi, Kaccha Bagh Area, Old Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006, India

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Delhi Public Library is a Public library located at Railway Station, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Marg, opp. Old Delhi, Kaccha Bagh Area, Old Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006, India. It has received 574 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-5PM
Tuesday9AM-6PM
Wednesday9AM-6PM
Thursday9AM-6PM
Friday9AM-6PM
Saturday9AM-6PM
Sunday9AM-6PM

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  • The address of Delhi Public Library: Railway Station, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Marg, opp. Old Delhi, Kaccha Bagh Area, Old Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006, India

  • Delhi Public Library has 4.2 stars from 574 reviews

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  • "दिल्ली सार्वजनिक पुस्तकालय (दिल्ली पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी), पर्यटन एवं संस्कृति मंत्रालय के अधीन एक स्वायत्त संगठन है जो दिल्ली लाइब्रेरी बोर्ड द्वारा शासित तथा भारत सरकार द्वारा पूर्णतः वित्तपोषित है। दिल्ली पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी भारत सरकार द्वारा वर्ष 1951 में यूनेस्को परियोजना के रूप में प्रारंभ हुई थी। इस लाइब्रेरी का उदघाटन भारत के प्रथम प्रधानमंत्री माननीय पंडित जवाहर लाल नेहरू द्वारा पुरानी दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन के सामने एक छोटे से पुस्तकालय के रूप में किया गया था। अब यह दिल्ली के महानगरीय सार्वजनिक पुस्तकालय सिस्टम के रूप में विकसित हो गई है। दिल्ली पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी के क्षेत्रीय पुस्तकालयों, शाखाओं एवं उपशाखाओं, पुनर्वास कालोनी पुस्तकालयों, समुदाय पुस्तकालयों, निक्षेप केद्रों, खेल पुस्कालयों, चल पुस्तकालयों, ब्रेल पुस्तकालय आदि का जाल दिल्ली में सर्वत्र फैला हुआ है। लाइब्रेरी में 14 लाख से अधिक पुस्तकों का संग्रह है जिसमें हिंदी, अंग्रेजी, उर्दू, पंजाबी एवं अन्य भारतीय भाषाओं की अधिकतर समस्त विषयों की पुस्तकें सम्मिलित हैं। पुस्तक एवं समाचार पत्र (पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी) वितरण अधिनियम, 1954 के प्रावधानों के अधीन दिल्ली पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी चतुर्थ प्रापी पुस्तकालय भी है। यह लाइब्रेरी दिल्ली के नागरिकों को नि:शुल्क पुस्तकालय सेवाएं प्रदान करती है। लाइब्रेरी का मुख्य कार्यकलाप पुस्तक परिचालन है। यह लाइब्रेरी बाल पाठकों को भी अपनी सेवाएं प्रदान करती है तथा सांस्कृतिक कार्यकलापों जैसे- भाषण, वाद-विवाद, प्रदर्शनी आदि का भी आयोजन करती है। लाइब्रेरी की विशिष्ट गतिविधियों में से दृष्टिहीनों एवं बंदियों को पुस्तक सेवा तथा चल पुस्तकालय वाहन द्वारा पुस्तक सेवा प्रदान करना है। दिल्ली पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी भारत की विशालतम तथा दक्षिण पूर्व एशिया की व्यस्ततम पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी है।"

    "Best place for studying Delhi Public Library is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture and governed by Delhi Library Board, fully financed by the Government of India"

    "It was established on 27 October 1951 as a project sponsored by UNESCO and the Government of India"

    "I used to go public library on the daily basis from last 1 year after travelling from 20km from my home but now I left it and switched to a private library because mostly when ever I reach there even at 7 am I did not got the sitting for study as crowd is packed and they took the token from the staff member at 6 Am "

    "A lot of changes have been made in the library and still, there is some modification going on"

Reviews

  • अशोक कुमार

दिल्ली सार्वजनिक पुस्तकालय (दिल्ली पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी), पर्यटन एवं संस्कृति मंत्रालय के अधीन एक स्वायत्त संगठन है जो दिल्ली लाइब्रेरी बोर्ड द्वारा शासित तथा भारत सरकार द्वारा पूर्णतः वित्तपोषित है। दिल्ली पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी भारत सरकार द्वारा वर्ष 1951 में यूनेस्को परियोजना के रूप में प्रारंभ हुई थी। इस लाइब्रेरी का उदघाटन भारत के प्रथम प्रधानमंत्री माननीय पंडित जवाहर लाल नेहरू द्वारा पुरानी दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन के सामने एक छोटे से पुस्तकालय के रूप में किया गया था। अब यह दिल्ली के महानगरीय सार्वजनिक पुस्तकालय सिस्टम के रूप में विकसित हो गई है। दिल्ली पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी के क्षेत्रीय पुस्तकालयों, शाखाओं एवं उपशाखाओं, पुनर्वास कालोनी पुस्तकालयों, समुदाय पुस्तकालयों, निक्षेप केद्रों, खेल पुस्कालयों, चल पुस्तकालयों, ब्रेल पुस्तकालय आदि का जाल दिल्ली में सर्वत्र फैला हुआ है। लाइब्रेरी में 14 लाख से अधिक पुस्तकों का संग्रह है जिसमें हिंदी, अंग्रेजी, उर्दू, पंजाबी एवं अन्य भारतीय भाषाओं की अधिकतर समस्त विषयों की पुस्तकें सम्मिलित हैं। पुस्तक एवं समाचार पत्र (पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी) वितरण अधिनियम, 1954 के प्रावधानों के अधीन दिल्ली पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी चतुर्थ प्रापी पुस्तकालय भी है। यह लाइब्रेरी दिल्ली के नागरिकों को नि:शुल्क पुस्तकालय सेवाएं प्रदान करती है। लाइब्रेरी का मुख्य कार्यकलाप पुस्तक परिचालन है। यह लाइब्रेरी बाल पाठकों को भी अपनी सेवाएं प्रदान करती है तथा सांस्कृतिक कार्यकलापों जैसे- भाषण, वाद-विवाद, प्रदर्शनी आदि का भी आयोजन करती है। लाइब्रेरी की विशिष्ट गतिविधियों में से दृष्टिहीनों एवं बंदियों को पुस्तक सेवा तथा चल पुस्तकालय वाहन द्वारा पुस्तक सेवा प्रदान करना है। दिल्ली पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी भारत की विशालतम तथा दक्षिण पूर्व एशिया की व्यस्ततम पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी है।

  • Sachin Yadav

Best place for studying Delhi Public Library is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture and governed by Delhi Library Board, fully financed by the Government of India. Delhi Public Library was started as a UNESCO project in the year 1951 by the Govt. of India. It was inaugurated by first Prime Minister of India Hon'ble Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, started as small unitary library in old Delhi, Opp. Old Delhi Railway Station. It has since developed into a premier Public Library System in the metropolitan city of Delhi. Delhi Public Library has a network of Zonal Libraries, Branches & Sub-branches, R.C.Libraries, Community Libraries, Deposit Stations, Mobile Library, Braille library, etc. spread all over Delhi. The library is well stocked with collection of over 18 lakh books in Hindi, English, Urdu, Punjabi & other Indian Languages- almost all subjects are represented in its collection. The Delhi Public Library is also one of the 4th recipient library under the provision of Delivery of Books & Newspaper (Public Libraries) Act 1954. The Library provides free library services to the residents of Delhi. Circulation of books is one of the major activities of the library. The library offers services to children and also organises cultural activities such as lectures, debates, exhibitions etc. Some of the outstanding features of the library activities are services to Blind, Prisoners and offers Mobile Library service also. Delhi Public Library is the biggest Public Library System in India and the busiest Public Library in South Asia

  • Zahidul Alam

It was established on 27 October 1951 as a project sponsored by UNESCO and the Government of India. The library project dates to 1944, when Shri Ramkrishna Dalmia donated most of the amount required to construct a library building at the request of Gen. Sir Claude Auchinleck. In February 1950 the Indian government and UNESCO agreed to initiate the project, and the library was officially opened on 27 October 1951, by then Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The library buildings were acquired between 1951 and 1953, with operations formally transferred from UNESCO to the Indian Government in 1955. The library provides training facilities to student librarians and social education workers from its early days. It is very near to old Delhi railways station and to chandni chowk metro station. Only thing is that the area around the library is not that clean and somewhat this all hides the library infrastructure itself with others. A lot of changes has been made in the library and still there are some modification going on. In the coming time the government will make it much better. There is self-study room, newspaper room kids study room, computer room, yoga classroom and a big hall or auditorium for any event. Overall it is good and getting better. Good and nice reading rooms. nice atmosphere for study. Library environment is compatible to studying. Nominal charges for registration process and other formalities Many rare and old books of reputed writers are available for studies must visit here if come to old Delhi.

  • Akash Khatter

I used to go public library on the daily basis from last 1 year after travelling from 20km from my home but now I left it and switched to a private library because mostly when ever I reach there even at 7 am I did not got the sitting for study as crowd is packed and they took the token from the staff member at 6 Am . Now the only place left is reference where you still find 35 sits (limited sits again) .You will get this token at 8:30 am so you have to be alert for that means ,have to make a queue there and wait .Since , it sits are limited so again it is possible that you didn't get seat again means you didn't get sit in air-conditioning.NOW, the only place left is park of library where you will found 6 benches . In park you can only study in winters but in summer it's too humid out there you even can't sit there for 5 minutes . Facilities are auswme for only those person who got the seats for study , for other it's nothing but waste . SUMMARY : IF YOU YOUR OWN STUDY MATERIAL THEN DO NOT GO THERE BEACUSE AT THE LAST YOU WILL FIND THAT YOU HAVE WASTED YOUR ENTIRE DAY .... NUMBER OF TIMES I CAME BACK FROM LIBRARY TO MY HOME BACK BEACUSE OF LACK OF SEATS AND WASTED 4 HOURS DUE TO TRAVELLING.......

  • Adesh kumar

A lot of changes have been made in the library and still, there is some modification going on. In the coming time, the government will make it much better. There is self-study room, newspaper room,‍‍ kids study room, computer room, ‍♀️‍♂️yoga classroom and a big hall or auditorium for any event. Overall it is good and getting better. This is an awesome library but recently it is payable 200/- per month. Bus facilities are available for almost all routes, which is located at old Delhi railway station. With AC and without AC are also available (sitting). Plus the point of this library is that every type of book is available. Facilities are so much better as compared to other and this central government library. Thank you...

  • Jyoti Sharma

This library used to be good back in year before 2018, after 2018 I visited this library just a week ago. Alot has changed here, library staff is very rude just the perfect typical government staff. On website it is mentioned that library opens at 9 in morning but the staff(the one who sits at register entry desk) won't let you enter the library before 10am by saying- Abhi bahar betho, abhi koi staff nhi aya hai. Moreover, dpl website doesn't work properly. One has to ask the staff for how to use it and the staff at first won't listen as she is already engage in gossiping with another staff and will make weird faces after listening to the problem. Better to seek some other library rather than this one. Although books collection is quite good here but management team is terrible!

  • devesh sharma

Good service Good employees The Library was established on 27 October 1951 as a pilot project sponsored by UNESCOand the Government of India. The library project dates back to 1944, when Shri Ramkrishna Dalmia donated most of the amount required to construct a library building at the request of Gen. Sir Claude Auchinleck. In February 1950 the Indian government and UNESCO agreed to initiate the project, and the library was officially opened on 27 October 1951, by then Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The library buildings were acquired between 1951 and 1953, with operations formally transferred from UNESCO to the Indian Government in 1955. The library provides training facilities to student librarians and social education workers from its early days.

  • HN ATTRI

The library was established on 27 October 1951 as a pilot project sponsored by UNESCO and the Government of India. The library project dates back to 1944, when Shri Ramkrishna Dalmia donated most of the amount required to construct a library building at the request of Gen. Sir Claude Auchinleck. In February 1950 the Indian government and UNESCO agreed to initiate the project, and the library was officially opened on 27 October 1951, by then Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The library buildings were acquired between 1951 and 1953, with operations formally transferred from UNESCO to the Indian Government in 1955. The library provides training facilities to both student librarians and social education workers and has done so from its early days.[2]

  • Mr. jareda

The library was established on 27 October 1951 as a pilot project sponsored by UNESCO and the Government of India. The library project dates back to 1944, when Shri Ramkrishna Dalmia donated most of the amount required to construct a library building at the request of Gen. Sir Claude Auchinleck. In February 1950 the Indian government and UNESCO agreed to initiate the project, and the library was officially opened on 27 October 1951, by then Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The library buildings were acquired between 1951 and 1953, with operations formally transferred from UNESCO to the Indian Government in 1955. The library provides training facilities to both student librarians and social education workers and has done so from its early days.

  • Makrand Sonawane

The Library was established on 27 October 1951 as a pilot project sponsored by UNESCO and the Government of India. The library project dates back to 1944, when Shri Ramkrishna Dalmia donated most of the amount required to construct a library building at the request of Gen. Sir Claude Auchinleck. In February 1950 the Indian government and UNESCO agreed to initiate the project, and the library was officially opened on 27 October 1951, by then Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The library buildings were acquired between 1951 and 1953, with operations formally transferred from UNESCO to the Indian Government in 1955. The library provides training facilities to student librarians and social education workers from its early days. S-WIKI

  • Keshav Kumar Keshu

The Library was established on 27 October 1951 as a pilot project sponsored by UNESCOand the Government of India. The library project dates back to 1944, when Shri Ramkrishna Dalmia donated most of the amount required to construct a library building at the request of Gen. Sir Claude Auchinleck. In February 1950 the Indian government and UNESCO agreed to initiate the project, and the library was officially opened on 27 October 1951, by then Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The library buildings were acquired between 1951 and 1953, with operations formally transferred from UNESCO to the Indian Government in 1955. The library provides training facilities to student librarians and social education workers from its early days.

  • Mohit Kumar (Mr. Mohit)

I visited this place on 10 of June 2022, first time ever visited a public library. There is many hall's also available for program or function like seminar on hourly basis. There is policy that if you lives in delhi then yourl don't have to worry because there is no security deposit, just you have to pay membership payment is 400 for a year but if you not live in delhi then you have to pay 3000 security deposit till you cancel the membership, it's refundable. Otherwise all the place is good rooms are big and maintained. There is also a self study room is there. This Library located near ther Chandni chowk metro station exit gate number 2, easy to reach for first timer also.

  • Harpreet Sidhu

It was inaugurated by first Prime Minister of India started as small unitary library in old Delhi, Opp. Old Delhi Railway Station. Now its is the biggest Public Library System in India and the busiest Public Library in South Asia. All the Popular Journals, Magazines and Newspapers are subscribed for the readers use in the Reading Room of the library. DPL has approx 2 Million Books in English, Hindi , Punjabi & Urdu. It also features two Auditoriums named ‘Amir Khusro’ and ‘Geetanjali’ where Cultural events, Seminars, Debates, lectures, exhibitions and Conferences are organised to attract and encourage reading amongst young people.

  • Mr. XYZ

If it's in your walking distance and you just want a ok kinda place to read novel then it's ok otherwise it's the worst library in the world. If you are preparing for competitive exam it's not for you. 1.They don't have any latest books, most latest they have is last to last year edition and even that are reserved for only reading in the library. 2. Fine: They are even charging in corona pandemic. 3. If anything changes in the rules and regulation you will not be aware. 4. Very hard to contact. 5. Very selfish staff, if you have any problems there standard reply is, "We don't know, find out for yourself."

  • Ujjwal Bansal

This marked my inaugural visit to this library. The Delhi Public Library boasts numerous branches, and beneath its umbrella, students converge for self-study, where an extensive collection of public books beckons avid readers. It is strategically situated just opposite the Old Delhi Railway Station, adjacent to Gate No. 2 of the Chandni Chowk Metro Station. To gain access, a library card is essential. If you are a newcomer, a new registration is required to procure this vital card, and the registration window opens at 10:00 AM. The library's standard operating hours commence at 8:00 AM.

  • Sony Sonu

This library is a very good library, it is located in Delhi, people of almost all ages go here to indulge themselves, although there is a lot of clash here, but people love to fall here and there is a lot of interest in falling here. Because of which people love to fall on it. ये लाइब्रेरी बहुत अच्छी लाइब्रेरी है ये डेल्ही, में स्तिथ है यहां लगभग सभी उम्र के लोग स्वयंम पड़ने को जाते है हालांकि यहां पर भिड़ बहुत ही जादा होती है परन्तु लोगो को यहां पर पड़ना बहुत पसंद है ओर यहां पड़ने में काफी सारा इंटरेस्ट आता है जिस की वजह से लोगो को यह पर पड़ना बहुत पसंद करते है।

  • Jaishika

The worst library I have ever seen in my life rude Watchmen , rude Gardner , if you feel stressed you can't walk in the ground of the library because of Gardner Receptionist is very rude ,I have ever seen in my life . They won't return your deposit money if you are outsider , they they are like first you will have to show us that slip which provided by the library after that we will return your money So I would like to suggest you please don't join the library. Otherwise staff is helpful and good. Watchman is very rude and mannerless

  • Gurdeesh Singh

The library was established on 27 October 1951 as a pilot project sponsored by UNESCO and the Government of India. The library project dates back to 1944, when Shri Ramkrishna Dalmia donated most of the amount required to construct a library building at the request of Gen. Sir Claude Auchinleck. In February 1950 the Indian government and UNESCO agreed to initiate the project, and the library was officially opened on 27 October 1951, by then Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Courtesy: Google inc.

  • Rishabh Jain

• You'll find books on variety of subjects here ,from physics and mathematics to yoga and healthcare ,from buisness management to novels (English and Hindi both) ,from religious books to biographies and autobiographies . • You can also enjoy gym facilities here (Both for Girls and boys) . • There is a Self study room (but usually completely filled ) Overall it's a great place to study .You can checkout delhi public library website on Google and search for books available for loan easily.

  • Mehar Singh Bhati

A very good collection of books one can find here, every genre is available here, sometimes you can't find seat inside because of the crowd but they also have garden outside for others to sit and do group discussions and study, one of the peaceful places to come and study, you can take your own books there and study, library is very old and you can study here whole day without disturbance. You can find competitive exam books also here. SSC, bank po, CDs, afcat, iit jee. Hope you liked it

  • ankita singh

Best place for self study . This place provides you access to a very large no. of books ,journals, research books and digital facility. You can see a large no. Of people in this place of every age group be it a small kid or students or old aged professors or book lovers even in the digital age of today. A small amphitheatre, park, gym and reading rooms are present here . Easy access to the place by buses, metro or train . Locker facility for members bags and belongings available here.

  • portia mathy

It is definitely one of the best public library. however, amenities are not proper, the toilets are not cleaned. The handicapped accessibility is not proper. The collection of books is impressive, however it could do better in terms of maintenance. I wished they offered library cards to everyone, the membership process should be easier , even for people coming from other states and foreign nationals. Making education accessible to all. The children's section is commendable.

  • Ashish Vats

Good collection of books on literature science and all, with a decent computer room open for members. But you will usually not find a good enough place to read at the place. People occupy the place from very early in the morning by just keeping there belongings on the desk in reading room and then go out. Even park area doesn't have good enough space left, away from direct sunlight, all the place is occupied by people, many of which have no real intention of reading books.

  • Sagar Pant

Great and very quiet place to study or find new books . It comprises a garden with benches, a specific room with assigned desk for which you have to come very early , if you can't get one of those there are more desk outside for anyone to use. You can find various kinds of book from competitive to novels and more. It's registration for delhi resident range from zero to 100 rupees sometime for 5 years. Last but not the least there is bathroom facility too.

  • shubham kumar

DPL is much better than any private library as it's spacious and better facilities to study not only your syllabus but also help to gain your knowledge in every field as DPL provides newspaper & magazines along with 45 mins internet usage ( only for educational purpose ) and had a auditorium where seminars conducts frequently. I m highly recommend you to be a part of DPL Chandni Chowk it's worthfull if you are really into studies.

  • Satya Wati

दिल्ली पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी में आप मेंबरशिप कार्ड (1 साल का) और स्टडी कार्ड(एक महीने का) बनवा सकते हैं लाइब्रेरी मेंबरशिप कार्ड : इसके जरिए आप लाइब्रेरी की कोई भी किताब इश्यू करवा सकते हैं मेंबरशिप पाने के लिए आपको फॉर्म भरना पड़ेगा स्टडी कार्ड : अगर आप यह बैठ कर पढ़ना चाहते हैं या यहाँ के स्टडी रूम की सुविधा में पढ़ना चाहते हैं तो आपको स्टडी कार्ड की आवश्यकता पड़ेगी। इस कार्ड को बनाने के लिए 200 रूपे हर महीने के हिसाब से भरना पड़ेगा

  • naira chauhan

Worst experience koi bhi book ni h subject ki hindi language m sare ka sare library khane dekhe ek book ni mili kisi bhi particular subject ki history dund ra ek book ni mili geography bhi ni economy ki bhi ni etc ese hi kch ni mila khali hath aana pda itni door se vpis plzz ise thik kro taki aane vale bache pad sake ku aap ko unhe dhoke m rkh re isse acha mt rkho books *self reading k liye thik h library *

  • Dev Pathak

Very excellent place and every student and even youth and old one should visit this place it will be very enjoyable and educational even being the government library the cleanliness hygieness and the work time ethics of the staff was very good they have the huge humongous collection of books from the world and also the membership charge is just 100 rupees you should really try it once.

  • Tahir Mehmood

This is awesome library but recently it payable 200/- per month. Bus facilities are available for almost all route, which is located at old Delhi railway station. With AC and without AC are also available (sitting). Plus point of this library is that every type of books available. Facilities is so much better as compared to other and this central government library. Thank you...

  • amrendra

It's a heaven to those who loves book. One can find all kind of book here. Separate space for study. Huge building. Neat and clean premises. Lighting is great. Public convenience is appreciable. Safety and security is good. All kinds of people reaches here to self study. A gym is also available here. Very much appreciable services. Good behavior of staffs. Parking is good.

  • aniket kumar

The library is good for students. The only thing is that students are roaming here and there chit chatting always. For the membership you should get attested your membership form from any of these. Mp/MLA/ Mbbs Mbha doctor or any authority then only you will be able to join the library. You can download the form and see on the second page that it is mentioned there.

  • Parvez Khan

Good collection of books. This library is in very demand. You need to go early to get a seat. Now a days there is huge crowd that come everyday to study there. It has all the modern facilities like air conditioning, computer lab etc. This library is near to chandni chowk metro station and in front of Old Delhi railway station. Good and well maintained.

  • Vidhant Bansal

Run by LAZY, RUDE & OLD employees... Poor condition of books (not updated/ no new additions) Not enough books on many new fields like Fashion and Computer Graphics Computer is alloted only for 30 minutes Only gd thing is reading room where there is always too much disturbance. For all other facilities it's a central library just for name sake.

  • ArJun PanDey

The Delhi Public Library was established in 1951 At present, the Delhi Public Library is functioning under the administrative control of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. DPL provides free library services to the children, and adults irrespective of any distinction of sex, caste, creed, and religion. #LargestLibraryofDelhi

  • Parkash Sharma

During 1956 I started using the services of this library. At that time I was in my teens and found it very useful place for to gather knowledge. I developed this habit of visiting library and I had to leave Delhi for abroad to earn a living in UK. Yes, there are best libraries here but I will never forget my Library in Delhi DPL.

  • Vishu Bhatnagar

Library is nice. But if someone is not from delhi then the membership fees is 1000 INR whereas for a delhite its 50 INR. Such kind of differences should not be there. Everyone should be treated equally. Main Problem in this library is the sitting arrangement. There is less space for sitting and most of the time its over packed.

  • Shani Deshwal

Before few years, there was no such facilities. But now, just awesome and favorite place for students and readers. Its free for the resident of delhi but 1000₹ for outsider . Registration fee is 20-50₹ only. There are many books even for each category. You can find books easily as they are maintained and highly categorized.

  • swastik Sharma

I donot read any book here but attended a seminar in Geetanjali hall , it was decent hall and quite spacious and staff of library were helpful , you can order tea inside and can get some snaks too . Also , there was beautiful garden . Also there I saw quite unique thing library on bus , it looks cool to me .

  • Rituraj Pandey

Good place for study and most of students are preparing for upsc and neet and staff are average in behaviour some are Too Good but some are too bad person And aslo Be careful some people are too negative they always interpret you avoid them and enjoy peaceful environment Delhi Public Library ( DPL ) …

  • tarun anand

You will get each and every book which you need. Ranging from need ,IIT , competition books ,ias , literature, medical books,etc. Huge space for study. They have separate study room,where you can self study with your own books. Now they have started gym and yoga classes also in morning and evening.

  • mohd alhan

Access card mandatory for book issue process. Reading News paper or Self study space available on Paid Card members. Online books Re-issue process available. Strict Rules. Friendly staff. No appropriate space for reading inside the library for everyone (Only premium members have seating space)

  • krishna gopal

This is a ideal library. Good management, staff is helping. Every type of facilities u can get here that an library should have like all types of books, internet, newspaper, separate self-study room, separate room for children's, drinking water, toilets, garden, gym, issue book for home.

  • Suhani Vijay

I have been manifesting to get a hand on the "constitution of india" book, which is fulfilled here. There are thousands of books, old newspapers, and Greek books. A must visit, there are many facilities for people, for instance self study room, membership, gymnasium, e-library, etc

  • Bhupesh Kumar

A lot of changes has been made in the library and still there are some modification going on. In the coming time the government will make it much better. There is self study room, newspaper room,‍‍ kids study room, computer …

  • NAVRATAN PARJAPAT

A nice library which contains a huge number of book.a good environment for student of all the steam.books also are well arranged & easy accessibility for all the student.a huge number of people are using.a good library in perspective of a visitor all.in the front of this library.

  • gaurav kumar

I think it is a Best library in whole Delhi and biggest as well.the reading section is quite good so peaceful place for self study and those people come here are also so helpful and book section has so many books with different writer and staff of this library are also good.

  • Shubham Mishra

Good place for study and most of students are preparing for upsc and neet and staff are average in behaviour some are Too Good but some are too bad person And aslo Be careful some people are too negative they always interpret you avoid them and enjoy peaceful environment ☺️

  • Aiman Jafri

Excellent, but still lacking in infrastructure, many A.Cs are not working. And the toilet was in a bad condition. But now they clean it daily, Otherwise everything is quite good like the environment, cleanliness, staff etc. You can consider it for your work.

  • Agarsain Sharma

World class library in chandani chowk opposite to old Delhi railway station. Separate study room, gym, yoga room available at a very minimal fees of 20 rupees for 5 year for Delhi people and 3000 refundable deposit for others. Clean and quiet place to study

  • Deepak d.k.

Best place for study..... Huge variety of books.... Very large space.... Gym facility is very nice.... Focus on extra activities also which is necessary for every child.... Health is important for study ...... Love that gym.... But more machine is requierd.

  • Harish kumar

This Library is very close to the Delhi Railway station, it consists of a closed indoor auditorium too....you can conduct any kinds of events there...you can spend your time here reading books .....it is one of the oldest library there in Delhi.

  • Kumar Mukesh

Campus Like Feeling and Amiable Staff Members Make This An Ambient Environment! Wonderful Experience for Students as well as Readers of all age groups. A permanent canteen in this premises can have a positive effects on the tea-coffee-lovers!

  • Ashish Gupta

This is the best place for self study it provides you a separate room for self study , gym for exercise , yoga a multimedia room a news paper room and there are a lot of books available for every type of exam overall best place for study

  • Aisha Jaya

Best atmosphere and u can easily apply for membership with rs 20/-only for Delhi No need to wait in long queue like other government service Awesome experience. So if u r thinking for visiting or enrolling go ahead without hesitation

  • Razia Sabir

Worst library in the world ...staff is extremely rude... when I visited library 5 days ago the staff behave like i was criminal nd i did crime because of entered in the library .. Never recommend anyone else... Worst experience

  • Prince Thomas

It is very near to old Delhi railways station and to chandni chowk metro station. Only thing is that the area around the library is not that clean and somewhat this all hides the library infratructure itself with others.

  • Tushar Khatri

Though a large number of books are available to read and issue, but the library infrastructure is poor. Also, if you want to use reading room for self-study, then it's better to reach early as it gets filled fast daily.

  • Adityan Verma

You can issue any book you want from Delhi public library. If you want to make library card, you have to take refrence from MLA, counceller, etc. So you become a trusted person for them to bring back book you issued.

  • History Of India

Absolutely disgusting place, filled up to the brim with piss infested walls, stank atmosphere and disgusting smell, almost feels as if someone opened a gutter rather than a library. Beastly animals and their filth

  • Bob Kumar

Formerly it was Ramkrishna Dalmia's house.Earlier than that it was occupied by British Residency, a General Auchinleck whose official residence it was.Now it a public library opposite Old Delhi Railway station.

  • Rauhan Sheikh

Library has decent study rooms with fairly quiet atmosphere, however, there's no wifi and no sockets for charging the laptop. And in today's time these are the very basic facilities that someone need to study.

  • Mrityunjay Goswami

Nice library many books available here.. Most important thing it's location just opposite to old Delhi railway station...if your trian is late you can enjoy many books in this library...go.. happy reading..

  • Ishu Goel

It was hard to find. A really small and conjusted place. Charges for bpl were 25/- and else were 100/-. The environment didn't seem to be study supportive.. I guess it can accommodate max 10 to 15 people.

  • Samarth Kaushik

A nice place for those who want to study in quite environment. Better than any government institution, neatand clean just situated at an odd place, one should be aware of cons and pickpocket.

  • AdaRsh Dubey

Before 2-3 year it was not so good but now its well maintained hygenic , separate places to study , its free for the resident of delhi but 1000₹ for outsider . Registration fee is 20-50₹ .

  • Rishabh Bhardwaj

Decent place ,for all It has different sections like reading children newspaper self study and a small garden . Mostly crowded but one can find large collection of books in variety topics.

  • Alok Mishra

Opposite old Delhi Railway Station This library is quite close to chandani Chowk market and it's full of ruckus and crowd all the time . You can spent some quality time reading here !

  • Ankit Dhama

This place is too Good for study lots of book here to study what you want Water facility is not good here there are three water coller but no one is good Please improve water facility

  • Prince Saxena

Worst experience. The man on membership counter uses abusive language ... I went to study but he abused. Irresponsible behaviour literally hated it. And I will never go here again.

  • Abhishek Singh

This is a public library. The Public library situated in Old Delhi. The Public library is situated in opposite side of Old Delhi railway station. The library is open for public.

  • Shilpi Jha

Everything is fine, there is a slight issue of the charging point, the laptop is not able to charge here..There should be charging points in the reading room for the students.

  • Dilip Kumar

Good and nyc reading rooms. nice atmosphere for study. Library environment is compatible to studying. Nominal charges for registration process and other formalities …

  • neha sharma

Nice library. Good seatings. Park available along with Gym. Can go for programmes that happen in the audi there. Yoga classes keeps happening there and overall a good place!

  • light yagami

This library is neither good nor bad, this is a library without books. And the employees does not have much information about the books, but for the study purpose it is ok

  • Ajay kumar sharma

Approximately all books are available here of all subjects and Internet access also available here for education purposes different languages newspaper and magazines. …

  • Shweta Singh

It is a government library. There's a big crowd of students, mostly preparing for government exams. You can get a subscription here for just Rs. 20 for 5 years.

  • MANSI GUPTA

Everything is very good, the library does not have the facility of WiFi only, it will be very good if the readers get the facility of WiFi in the library.

  • shashank solanki

All facilities are available fully ac room free off cost Drinking water canteen gym sports club books internet ground or yoga auditorium also available

  • Jeevan India

Real example of Government working style. My form was 20th in series and it took them 4 hrs to deliver that. Worst process. Otherwise library is good.

  • Abhimanyu Gupta

It's spacious, it's silent & a complete book heaven. Only issue is that most of the desired books can't be issued. You have to sit & read them.

  • Suhasha's video Helping Guide

All facilities provide in delhi library can’t explain about facilities bcoz counting would be end really for students superb services provide

  • Ritu Arya

Nice place to study .. nd supportive staff but only thing I don't like is dirty washrooms.. but all n all .. DPL is really worth to visit <3

  • Chahat rajvansh

1.) Wi-Fi is not working 2.) Water is unpurified 3.) All Air conditioning system is not working properly 4.) washroom maintenance very poor

  • Akshansh Jaiswal

The outer areas of library also has great space and locality library outside you can find lot of good shops and food places to eat as well

  • Vairagi vlogs

Best library in the delhi all books available here and for relaxation big park canteen ..good atmosphere big space and with less price...

  • Rahul Singh

Crowd is not good, they don't even think that they are in library. Staff is good, cooperative and helpful. Infrastructure is very good..

  • Sohit Kumar

Best place to study and you can get membership card by just filling a form and should be attested by gazated officer and 20 rupee's .

  • Ayushi kaushik

Nice place for students and readers to spend their time studying without any distraction.Small garden is also here for relaxation

  • Manjeet Khatri

Library is good but the members are so rude in nature. Library fine is curse for users specially in the period of this pandemic.

  • Anoop Kumar

delhi piblic library me woman save nahi h staff koi action nahi lete h patel nagar me staff sahi se bat nahi karta h …

  • shishir ranjan

Wide range of books available here....a person can get 3 books issued for 15 days at a time after becoming member of DPL.

  • Mohammad Moazum

Good place to study. Has facilities like Gym, computers, air conditioning. But difficult to find a vacant seat to study

  • Hamza Kunwar

A next step towards education best facilities, almost free of cost, a variety of books, silent and clean environment

  • Chetna Cutty

Nyc place for study but worst staff behaviour ..they also charge fine on lockdown day ..very bad experience …

  • abhishek haldar

One of the most beautiful library in Delhi. Many rare available here for reading. Reading section is so peaceful.

  • Pranshu Dubey

Library was good but A/C in study rooms are not working at all so for summers i will not recommend you to go

  • Amruthraj Radhakrishnan

Staff at registration counter is inexperienced and irresponsive to the common man who askmany clarification.

  • Ketan Sharma

Nice place to read , clean and tidy. Good staff . A lot of books are available in hindi and in english .

  • Sport Domain

Nice collection of books, They follow safety precautions, if you are in Delhi then you visit this area.

  • Krishna Singh

I was go this place 3 month ago its very nice place every one come only one time its very silent place

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