J. N. Petit Library

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Lots of books available. Lots of chairs and big tables to sit down and study.

Very peaceful, calm library for study, suitable for students, well managed and good staff

Nice library for all kind of student... Reader...u will get plenty of books ...in different languages..one of the best library for compitative exam student...and most importantly fees are very low...

In this digital world, there are very few public libraries left in Mumbai. This is one of them. They have a good collection of books and membership is available for a reasonable annual fee. It also has a grand reading room for those who want to be left undisturbed and focus on reading or studies.

Valuable contribution towards society with this brilliant Library.

The J.N. Petit Institute, which has been in existence since 1856, is one of the most distinguished libraries in Mumbai and in India. The library has served generations of residents of Mumbai by providing them with reading material for education, information, personal development and recreation.
Over the years the library has built up a main collection of over 100,000 books covering all subjects, and including old classic works as well as modern fiction and non-fiction. There are also some special collections of books. The library subscribes to various periodicals and newspapers, all of which are in great demand by the members.
The magnificent building in which the library is housed was built using a donation from Bai Dinbai Nesserwanjee Petit, and was inaugurated on 1st May, 1898. An extension, including the reading room, was added in 1939. The building was given the Urban Heritage Award for the year 1990 by the Bombay Heritage Society.
The Reading Room of the library, with a seating capacity of 300, is open on all days. Its functionality is complemented by the breathtaking beauty of its stained glass windows, with portraits of members of the Petit family.

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Decent reading room for all type of professional studies. Very professional library services with courteous staff.

Nothing better than this perfect library anywhere. Very studios crowd.

Greate ambience... But after motro construction work.. it very difficult to find.

Bestest library for Studying for all competitive exams and all other exams too has lots of space to give u r own space while studying

One of the best library with very co operative staff.

Spacious, old library housed in a beautiful colonial building. Rare collection of books

One of the best library in Mumbai...

the best ever reading room in southern mumbai.open 365 days.

I am already a life member nice library

Genuinely said this my favourite library in Mumbai

Nice library and study room...best library in south MUMBAI

Liabrary was nice but the thing is its only upto 8.30

Best library I have ever seen