Government Public Library, Prayagraj
FR4X+4MH, Chandra Sekhar Azad Park, Uttar Pradesh 211002, India
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Monday: 8–18
Tuesday: 8–18
Wedneasday: 8–18
Thursday: Close
Friday: 8–18
Saturday: 8–18
Sunday: 8–18
Tuesday: 8–18
Wedneasday: 8–18
Thursday: Close
Friday: 8–18
Saturday: 8–18
Sunday: 8–18
Allahabad Public Library also known as Thornhill Mayne Memorial is a public library situated at Alfred Park in Prayagraj.Established in 1864, it is the biggest library in the state of Uttar Pradesh.The building was designed by Richard Roskell Bayne and is considered a remarkable example of Scottish Baronial Revival architecture. The monument has served as the house of legislative assembly in British era when Allahabad was the capital of United Provinces. In 1879, the Public library was shifted to the present premises at Alfred Park.
There is a small amount which is paid by everyone 50rs /year.
At here there are thousand of books from ancient India to modern from different writter in different field .
U can become a member and enjoy the books.
Allahabad Public Library
Thornhill Mayne Memorial, Alfred Park, Allahabad.jpg
Country
India
Type
Public library
Established
1864[1]
Location
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Coordinates
25.4557596855282°N 81.84941995931914°E
Collection
Size
approx. 125,000 books, 40 magazines and 28 newspapers[1]
Access and use
Population served
55,100 reader inclusive of 1,271 membership (2013-14)[1]
The library has an approximate collection of 125,000 books, 40 types of magazines and 28 different newspapers in Hindi, English, Urdu and Bangla and contains 21 Arabic manuscripts.[1] It also has a collection of old government publications, parliamentary papers, and blue books of the 19th century, old manuscripts and journals.[5]
The building known as Thornhill Mayne Memorial is situated at Alfred Park[5] and was designed by Richard Roskell Bayne in Scottish Baronial architecture with sharp pillars and turrets of granite and sandstone. It represents structural polychromy with lofty towers and arcaded cloisters.[4][6][7] When completed in 1870, the building cost approx. INR 94,222.[8] It was funded by Commissioner of Allahabad, Mr. Mayne and was opened as a memorial to Cuthbert Bensley Thornhill.[9]
A complete pin drop silence. There are not so much books. I think it is not efficient for those who have their room for study because there are not so much book
Thanks I don't have Library photo but outside image is given down.
Dhirendra sir does all the work. He is a nice person and his behavior is good for new students & old students. Love you Dhirendra sir ji Thank you ❤️