9 Libraries For Your Kids That Offer Much More Than Just Books

Whether your child is an avid reader or not,  this new age library is sure to help you grow a reader for life. BookGuru Children’s Library offers a huge collection of the latest fiction and nonfiction hard copy books curated from around the globe. They also have a convenient app to browse and choose books from the comfort of your home. What's more, they offer unique personalised plans that include reading level assessments, personalised book recommendations, book based comprehension quizzes and reading progress analytics. BookGuru’s exclusive book club and  fun rewards program also act as an incentive to keep your kid reading.

Oh and did we tell you, their membership plans are very affordable too? Starting from INR 249 per month, you can browse through their library, pick the best books for your child and get them delivered to your doorstep in no time. Sign up today! Check out their Facebook and Instagram to know more.

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Running for the last ten years, the Discover Kids collection is particularly strong on picture books. You need to drop by to exchange your choices, but books can be renewed via the web. Puzzles, DVDs and games can also be rented.

Price: INR 350 upwards per month, plus registration and deposit {approx.}

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If you’re searching for a particular title, Easy Library’s entire collection is online, and home delivery is also an option. It’s not just kid’s books, so mix and match some choices for yourself, including magazines.

Price: INR 300 upwards per month, plus registration and deposit {approx.}

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17,000 books over two floors, a carrom board corner, and activities every Saturday morning – plus the promise that it’s not a library for whispering in! Bibliotherapy (recommending books to help children with new life experiences) has been introduced recently, and there’s also an outdoor area complete with mango tree, a fish pond and a sand pit.

Price: INR 1,850 upwards for six months, plus registration {approx.}

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Ever struggled to pick out the right book? With I-cue’s themed ‘book kits’ which bring together age-appropriate fiction, non-fiction and poetry for kids, you don’t even have to worry about choosing. A bag of five books will be delivered to your door at regular intervals, depending on the plan that you select.

Price: INR 199 upwards per month, plus registration and deposit {approx.}

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Keeping in mind that there are now over thirty city branches, Just Books is literally everyone’s neighbourhood library, and they even provide home delivery. The collection is stronger for middle and teen readers than for picture books and board books, though.

Price: INR 2,880 upwards per year, plus registration and deposit {approx.}

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The Marathalli branch of this kid’s furniture brand has a 12,000 book strong library, with everything from board books and picture books to a reference section for school projects and a dedicated foreign language corner.

Price: INR 900 upwards for three months, plus registration and deposit {approx.}

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As well as being a soft play and activity centre, KydzAdda has a library of around 1,000 books, with titles for kids up to the age of ten. Visit with tiny tots, as the dedicated toddler section with ‘touch and feel’ books is the highlight.

Price: INR 500 upwards for three months, plus registration and deposit {approx.}

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First and foremost a storytelling centre run by former journalist Chetana Belegere, Chooku Booku also houses an extensive collection of picture and chapter books. Don’t miss their events themed around stories (think bear hunts, space adventures and tigers coming to tea), which are helpful for reluctant readers.