Something for you, dear bookholics! Visit these best Libraries in Pune!

Searching for your favourite book? Check out these libraries in Pune where you will get books of all genres and categories!

If you crave books more than chocolates, here's something for you. We have got the best libraries in Pune for book lovers living in the city. So, without wasting any time, Jump on to the suggestions on the libraries if you wish the enjoy the best reading experience.

1. Just Books CLC

Just Books CLC has got almost 12 branches in Pune. The library is full of fiction and non-fiction books. Apart from this, you can easily find here books on travel, food, spirituality, and much more. The best part is, you can get its membership online. The library also offers varied membership plans.



Where: Shop No. 13, Riddhi Enclave Main Gate,Viman Nagar, near Ganpati Chowk

Timings: 10 am to 8 pm. Closed on Thursday

Membership: Rs 120 for 3 books; Rs 300 for 2 months; Rs 999 for 3 months

Contact: 1800 102 2665

2. Jagtap Model Library

This is a small yet comfortable library that houses 4000 English, Marathi and Hindi books. You can also get translation books here which are not easily available. The library has a good collection of Marathi novels. To update the Library with the preference of the book readers, the Library conducts a survey each month.

Where: Rahul Park Co-op Hou Society, Gaikwad Nagar, Aundh, near Gaikwad Petrol Pump

Timings: 9.30 am to 1.30 pm; 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Closed on Sunday.

Membership: Rs 200 monthly and Rs 500 deposit

Contact: 020 25890677

3. Library Mantra

This library provides services online as well. The place has got more than 12,000 books from various genres. You can easily search for their collection online. However, only one book at a time is allowed here. Get ready to explore the world of books in Science, health, technology, languages etc.

Where: 1, Jansundar Apartments, Aranyeshwar Padmavati Rd, near Taware bakery, Sahakar Nagar

Timings: 9.30 am to 2 pm; 4 pm to 9.30 pm

Membership: Rs 150 monthly and Rs 400 deposit

Contact: 020 24218822

4. British Council Library

This library is a go-to place for students of Pune. The place has got more than 20,000 books. Along with this, it also has several audiobooks, award-winning films, graphic novels etc. The library serves best with a good collection of periodicals,  and comic books. Also, you will find almost all books published in the UK here.

Where: Ramsukh House, 3rd Floor, Ganeshkhind Road, near Sancheti Hospital

Timings: 11 am to 7 pm. Closed on Monday.

Membership: Rs 1,100 for online; Rs 1,600 for an Individual; Rs 3,700 for Family. Charges are for annual memberships.

Contact: 020 41005316

5. ARS Inamdar Public Library

This is one of the oldest libraries of Pune existing for more than 100 years. Inamdar library has over 40,000 books, including old scriptures that are rarely found. Also, this is one of the biggest Urdu libraries in Maharashtra. Hence, this place has got the best collection of Urdu poems. Apart from this, you can easily find here Bhagwad Gita and Guru Granth Sahib in Urdu. The library has also got Quran Sharif in Marathi. One can borrow two books in the span of 15 days. This library is no less than a gift for students of Azam Campus. And, the reason is that it offers 3-month membership for just Rs 465!

Where: 2390-B, Azam Campus, K.B. Hidayatullah Road Timings: 8 am to 7 pm. Closed on Sunday Membership: Lifetime membership for Rs 1,500 Contact: 912026459613

6. Bookaholic Library

Bookaholic Library is a small place and hence, does not allow people to sit. But you will find the best books by Indian authors here to take them home. This library offers one of the most inexpensive memberships which attracts a lot of readers. Apart from this, Bookaholic library changes its collection every two weeks. So, get ready to browse all contemporary books here!

Where: Sai Nagri Society, Shop No A2, Near Nagarwala School, Kalyani Nagar

Timings: 11 am to 2 pm; 6 pm to 9 pm

Membership: Rs 200 monthly and Rs 300 deposit

Contact: 020 26687052

7. Phoenix Library

Phoenix Library is one of the old libraries in Pune. This vintage place has books of all categories. Apart from this, the library also has various photos of national leaders. The library has even set a record in the ‘Limca Book of Records’ for keeping rare newspaper clippings and photos. This library believes in preserving the books and uses lamination for that.

Where: Shop No 1, Upper Ground Floor, Pratham Apartment, Survey No 727A, Kumthekar Road, Sadashiv Peth, near Chitrashala Chowk

Timings: 10 am to 3 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm

Contact: 020 24491118

8. Books Meridian

Books Meridian is one of the best libraries in Pune. This library has over 18,000 books and 115 different types of magazines. They also allow you to add up to 10 books in the wish lists. Books Meridian has a good collection of language books. Apart from this, the library also offers membership at a less expensive cost.

Where: First Floor, Ashiyana Apts, DP Road Wireless Colony, Aundh, Diagonally, opp. DAV School

Timings: 10 am to 9 pm

Membership: Rs 200 monthly and security deposit of Rs 200

Contact: 7385022201

9. Friends Library

Friends library provides one of the best books in fiction and non-fiction. The library also has a Xerox shop where you can visit for all related requirements. Friends library has various categories of books ranging from Food, Art, Travel, Design to others. The library keeps on organising events and workshops where anyone can participate.

Where: Shop No. 2, Survey No. 61/2, Crystal Castle, Opp. Salunki Vihar, Wanowrie

Timings: 9.30 am to 1.30 pm and 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm

Membership: Rs 300 and a security deposit of Rs 600

Contact: 9823101461

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