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Chennai Libraries
 
libraries in chennaiChennai has always been known to have been leaders in the fields of education, art and literature. Hence it is not surprising that some of the best libraries in the country are located in Chennai. Though it is remarked generally that the number of people taking to reading has dwindled, these libraries have in no way felt the pinch for readers as they continue to be popular.

One of the oldest and the most famous libraries include the Connemara Library which is one of the four of India’s depository library. It has a fascinating and rare collection of books The number of books range into many lakhs. A lot of old books are preserved carefully. The collection of books have been categorized into collection of books, the text-book section, a periodicals hall, a reference room, a video room, an entire floor for books from the Indian languages, a Braille Library and an IAS study centre. Two former Chief Ministers of Tamilnadu, M. Bhaktavalsalam and C. Anna Durai have been greatly influenced by this library.

The Max Mueller Library is a popular library which is located in Khader Nawaz Khan Road. It is a popular library for reference texts and is branch of Goethe Institute, Munich, Germany. The Language Department conducts several classes and cultural programs. All information pertaining to Germany can be dug out here. The KFI Library is another famous library which was originally the residence of J. Krishnamurthy.

It is located in Vasantha Vihar and has books on Krishnamurti's life and teachings. Apart from these, there are books on Philosophy, Psychology, Literature and Arts, Languages - both Indian and foreign and journals. The city has a lot of other libraries as well like the British Council library, the Ellore library, Easwari lending library and so on.
 
 
 
 
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