Central State Library

Very nice place. Quite and peaceful place to study. Manier facilities provided

Central State Library is in sector 17 Chandigarh near D C Office. You need to be the first member and then you can issue books for a minimum of 14 days.

Very well maintained library. Good vibes if you want to study. Highly recommended

T S Central State Library is a place where you need to be the member of first and then you can issue books for a minimum of 14 days and I also joined as I have a reading habit and you will find every type of book to choose from your interest and improve your knowledge. Membership fees is one time fees and it was 526 rupee for me in 2021. I recommend to be the member of this library who have the habit of reading books. Children library is on the ground floor and for adults library is on the 1st floor and the next floor offers a section for you to reading place. There is entrance for wheelchair bound people also.

Information about Central State Library ,Chandigarh:-Library is not responsible for personal items that are lost, stolen or damaged in library premises.  Moving Library furniture from where it is placed and reservation of seats are not allowed. Sitting on the floor, lying down or placing feet on the furniture is not allowed.
Membership about:-
Residents of Chandigarh city, Mohali city and Panchkula city can become members of this Library.
The Security amount is Rs. 500/- for all .Identity cards accepted for membership- Adhaar/Voter/Driving licence/Passport and 2Photographs, 1Photograph through E-mail.Security is refunded once you cease to be member of this Library.
Members are responsible for the safe custody of their membership cards. The duplicate card will be issued on payment of Re. 50/-. Members will be held responsible for any loss that the library may have to undergo due to the misuse of their lost cards.The card of a reader will be valid for twelve months and can be renewed by filling up a renewal slip.
Library Timings (Main Library)
All Sections
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reading Hall and magazine Section
8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Office  ------    Monday to Saturday
10:00Am to 6:00 PM
Library Timings (branch Libraries)
All Sections
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Library remain closed accorinding to Chandigarh Administrstion calendar's Gszzetted holidays
RULES FOR BORROWING (book issue)
General Member(14 Days)
Senior Citizen Member(28 Days)
1 time reissue allowed only on or before due date
General Members Next 14 days and For S. Citizen Member Next 28 Days
2.  Books on loan can be recalled and the loan terminated at any time by order of the Librarian.
3. Home delivery services for senior citizen, temporary disable and permanently disable people.

Good place for study, It's located in sector 17 near DC office. Good infrastructure, every type of facility available here. Every type of book available here like Upsc exam book, pcs books, ssc, novels, newspaper, computer lab, Ielts books, all types of book there. It's AC library and staff is very helpful. It's membership card price only 500 rupees for life time. I recommend to everyone visit there.

I have been to the reading room a couple of times and the phrase ‘pin drop silence’ comes to mind every time. There is not even a peep from anyone there. Everyone is busy accomplishing their dreams and it motivates you to do the same. I got a lifetime membership for Rs 500 around 3 years ago and I thought is was a great deal.
Not really sure what the fee is now. Probably the same.
One needs to come super early to book a good seat otherwise you’ll find yourself sitting in the corridor.
I have never been to the library in the building but will visit soon.

Very good. Neat and clean. Wifi available. Good environment for self study.

I read newspaper at this library for 60 days consecutively
7 star staff and clean environment
You need no library card or membership for reading newspapers.
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It's a very good public library for syllabus books as well as for all the genres you want to read, you can issue two books from one card and re-issue it online as well after 14 days.

Though it is government library but it is highly well maintained. Worthy not only for adults but for kids also.
They organise different workshops for kids above age 8yrs.
You can get book issued and also you can use study hall for studying .

Positive environment for study's, collection of books is too good, overall superb

It is located in the middle of the sector 17 chandigarh. The library has a very good infrastructure and there are many sections in the library as Circular section, Reference section, Reading room etc. The library is always crowded and full as many students come here to study. It is heaven for the students who want a good environment for studying. You will need to take membership for studying in this library.

Really a very nice library. Books of all subjects are available here. A good range of books for competitive exams is available here. There is a large collection of novels here. If you are a student and doing graduation or post graduation then this library is a good place to find books. You can also issue books for a couple of weeks.

The best place to study, equipped with all the latest books no matter the publication, exam or subjects. Proper led lights and air conditions make this place the best spot to study. The reference section has an american corner which has the best in class magazines and books, a reader's delight.

Ambience plays an important role in your routine. For me the ambience of this library is very good. And I can easily spend my whole day here studying most of the time. Efficiency increased significantly.

Chandigarh library own by chandigarh administration. Here you can get all types of novels, story books for children. You can also visit for self study. In order to get these services one have to get enrolled as member

Biggest library of Chandigarh having more than 50,000 books on each and every topic of interest. Excellent with central air conditioning system.
Seperate reference section where you can read some rare books inside the hall. Seperate arrangements for senior citizens.

Great place to borrow and read books. You can also carry your books here and study. However to enter this library it is must to have a membership card. When getting membership you are charged ₹500/- and is fully refundable at the time of getting your membership cancelled.

According to library website,

The libraries in the past were considered merely store houses of books and the librarians were custodian. It was a passive and archival institution. Over the years the public library has become a service institution, and its aim being to enable the users to make effective use of the resources and services of the libraries.

For the growth and development of society, communication of knowledge has become increasingly important. Since a public library is for the people at large, its main function is to provide for their inspiration, recreation, information and education. The clientele it serves, covers a wide spectrum- students, researchers, intellectuals, bureaucrats, housewives, neo-literate, retired persons etc. Given a variation in the educational background of the users the library has to serve and fulfill the demands of all.

The Central State Library is a beehive of intellectual activities. Since its very inception it has carved a niche for itself in academic, literary and social circles of city beautiful. The library has a regular flow of visitors representing a cross-section of the populace of this region. Students, bureaucrats, doctors, engineers, children flock to the library as it affords a wide spectrum of books covering a large range of topics. Bibliophiles have a special affinity for it, as the latest books are the earliest to reach this library. The library has given a positive thrust to book-culture and related activities. Central State Library caters to the demand of northern sectors and villages of the Chandigarh with a network of two branches, a reading room and a mobile van. This library network development has given a new impetus to book culture. People have free access to the quintessential reading material virtually at their doorstep.

The Chandigarh Public Library System was initiated in 1955 under First Five Year Plan. This was covered under the scheme of Govt. of India.” Promotion of Art and Culture." After reorganisation of the state of Punjab it came under the control of Chandigarh Administration.

The liberal grants by the Chandigarh Administration have helped the library grow rapidly to fulfill the divergent demand of the readers. It has a State Library Planning Committee under the Chairmanship of Home and Education Secretary, and Director, Higher Education is the Vice-Chairman. Eminent educationist and nominee of Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation are the members. The Committee meets at regular intervals to discuss and suggest policies for the development of library systems.

Nice place for book worms. Many have cleared UPSC examination studying here. It is a 3 storey building. Ground floor is for children library. First floor is for book referral and issues. 2nd floor is computer operator and book collection. 3rd floor is thereading room and magazine section.
Most of the times seats fall short for students so come early to grab a seat.
It is Air conditioned. Wifi facility available.
500 is lifetime subscription charge which is refundable.