3 Best Libraries in Visakhapatnam

“Visakhapatnam Public Library provides free library services, a reading environment, a social space, free Wi-Fi, and study room services to the general public. The library is owned by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. The Centre for Policy Studies, a sister organization, is co-located in the building. They are equipped with a seating capacity for 80 readers with 60 varieties of News Papers and Magazines. They have a good number of reference books, dictionaries, encyclopedias, year books, geographical sources, biographical works and more. The Visakhapatnam Public Library boasts an extensive collection of books across various subjects, along with current and back volumes of research journals. Their aim is to bring children back to books and create a unique library where people of all ages can read in a peaceful environment and enjoy the available facilities.”

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“BookMagic Library is a growing community for book readers that offers a wonderful experience for readers of all ages with a wide collection of books. They have an air-conditioned space dedicated to conducting workshops, and storytelling sessions for children, and a conference room for hosting seminars, training programs, or quiet meetings. They also offer an English language development program that includes a reading club, phonics-based reading, and vocabulary-grammar growth. The library provides a conference room for conducting seminars and training programs with a great ambience at an affordable price. BookMagic is a lively place for children, offering opportunities for young enthusiasts to engage in fun learning activities. The library incorporates technology and gadgets, complementing traditional books, and provides a space to cultivate a love for reading.”

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“Dr. V.S. Krishna Library covers an area of 60,000 sq. ft. (5574.18 sq. m.) and offers comfortable seating and reading spaces in all sections. The library is spacious, well-ventilated, and has flexible seating arrangements to suit users’ needs. They have a seminar/group discussion room for optimal interaction. The library can accommodate 500 users at a time and is open every day, including Sundays, except on national holidays and university holidays. The library houses a vast collection, including 536,635 books, 62 foreign journals (print), 120 Indian journals (print), over 9,000 e-journals, 35 general magazines, 15 newspapers, 90,000 back volumes, and 880 CD-ROMs. Dr. V.S. Krishna Library operates in three shifts.”

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