Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Memorial Society Library

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This library, at the Chittaranjan Bhawan, began in 1970, with the local residents all donating their own collections in order to establish this space. Today, the DCMS Library boasts a fairly large collection of more than 30,000 historical, political, and literary works. You will find both English, and Bengali texts here. There is even a room specially allocated for children’s literature, and young-adult fiction. The administrative staff is made up of senior-citizens who have decided to spend a few hours each day, to work in the library.

They also host a rare book collection, consisting of hundred year old books, and a signed copy of Sri Aurobindo’s collected works, so if you’ve spent enough time there, they might let you see it!

Membership Requirements: A permanent residency proof, two passport-sized photographs, a one-time deposit of INR 300.

Yearly Fee: INR 180

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Ronojoy teaches English literature at DU. When not working, he can be found reading all the books ever written, playing the guitar, singing, painting and eating. He is possibly the only Bengali we've met who's allergic to fish.