British Council Library Karachi

An excellent facility for all readers and students in a safe n secure environment. Good collection including preparatory material for exams like IELTS. Ample space for seating and recreational activities. You can borrow books, read the books and study on your own. They organize many events throughout the year targeting the members and some are open for public. The cafe is currently closed once reopened would be convinient for the visitors.

British council is one of the best library especially in the area of Clifton. Providing various benefits to the members, such as free access of wife, pure drinking water, computer facility, access of using iPads and headsets, outstanding security system and best environment for learning with affordable membership fee. In addition to this, staff are well-trained and show good behavior.
I would highly recommend to the residents or students who are in search for library.

British Council is situated on the road leading for Park Towers towards Do Talwar. Situated opposite to Park Lane Hospital. The Brish Council Library is right next to British High Commission. The place is closely guarded by police contingents and private guards.
Only members can enter the library. Non-members have to register themselves in advance. After ID and baggage checks, you enter the building. Once in, there is a big courtyard with Espresso restaurant on one side and library on the other.
The library is extremely comfortable and one can find a large number of books on various subjects. Members can do online research on high speed PCs and Ipads. Students can choose to read indoors or outdoors in the courtyard.
You can buy membership i.e. individual, family or digital. Fee may change. At the moment it is PKR 6,000 for individual, PKR 15,000 for family and PKR 3,500 for digital membership

This place has changed the meaning of a library for me. I used to think a library is a dead quiet place where people bury themselves in their books and just study. But this library, it's fresh and it's inviting. It's a social space where people can come together, discuss on topics, read books or even study. There are a few soundproof rooms too where you can go if you want to cut off from the world and immerse in something. And there's an amazing cafe inside the library premises where you can always go when you need a little retreat.

Very well stocked, clean quiet, well equipped, efficient use facilities, can relax in courtyard. An excellent library

The library is fantastic and the facilities offered are state of the art. One thing that i absolutely love about this place is that there seems to be a new addition to the facilities everyday. The fee is yearly and quite nominal. Their book collection is vast and very impressive. The librarians are incredibly professional and highly educated. The only downside (for people looking for pin drop silence) is that it can get a bit noisy at times, as this library encourages social activities.

The British Council Library is one of the finest library in my opinion. With a wide range of facilities, one can spend more than 2 hours at this place. There is an on-site Necos with a wide ranged menu. This is a good place to come and study as there is absolute no distraction. The library hosts many events which are interesting.
Timings: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Personal favorite place to spend my time.

Very systematic
Very enveloped
And great staff

One of my fondest childhood memories was to go to British Council with my dad and borrow as many books as I can.

I Visit Library today and it was very nice experience. Library was really awesome and the security measures they have were also quite nice. People were humble and supportive. I was there for IELTS speaking test and the examiner (lady) was a very humble too. I like their professional behavior and dealing.

Peacefull Environment and also access alots of official printed books and very impressive structured.

I appeared for my IELTS test here, staff was so much co-operative and the testing environment was very good. The examiner was also very nice and friendly. I definitely will suggest this place to anyone who want to give IELTS.

Great Experience and absolutely amazing atmosphere!

Courteous staff and calm atmosphere

Excellent Ambiance and Security checks

It is included in one of the most inspiring library list in my recently visit list.The library membership is economical but when everything is available on net even they provide online library so spare sometime from hectic working life schedule is really demanding one but finally I decided to enrolled myself for Writing session conducted their at Sadequain room.Their was strict checking at various entrances.The staff was friendly.There was huge book collection for book lovers,the library is integrated with new technology,the corridor section,the cafeteria was neat & clean.I really enjoy the espresso coffee at economical price.

Clean, state of the art facility, great collection of books (and comics!) and surprisingly the membership cost is nominal. Defo need more of these in the city.

Calm environment

I have found good experience with best Ielts service.

A very decent place where you can have a good time for your study purpose.