The Goa State Central Library

This ultra modern Goa State Central Library in Panjim is the oldest public library in India and though not exactly a bookstore, does have a small one. This recently renovated and well designed library has a bookshop, gallery and some 6 floors of reading material. It is open on all days of the week, except for Public Holidays. It features a children’s book section, free Internet browsing for academic research, Goan history books that you will not find anywhere else and the 6^th largest collection of Portuguese books. Add to it Braille books, Periodicals, Manuscripts, Journals, Maps & Newspapers, this place can be considered as Mecca for any bookworm.