Read Unlimited Books At INR 390 For 3 Months At This 58-Year-Old Library

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What Makes It Awesome?

In this digital age, if you wish to get acquainted with physical copies of old books and yet stay updated with the new ones without having to shell much, this 58-year-old bilingual library in Chembur is where you should be.

Established in 1960, Chembur Library has been functioning as a circulating library and an important civic amenity for the residents of Chembur since that time.

Browse through their vast collection:
They offer books in two languages - English and Marathi and have dedicated an entire floor to their vast collection of books. They make sure that they stock up on the newest books in the market every month while maintaining their old collection, ensuring that you save your money on books which are either difficult to find or too expensive.

Membership:
Their membership fee is INR 390 for 3 months and you have to pay a refundable deposit of INR 300 along with it. You can keep a book for 15 days, if you wish or change it every alternate day, plus there is no restriction on the number of books which you can borrow every month. The membership fee for children is INR 90 for 3 months with a refundable deposit of INR 150. They offer an interesting collection of children’s literature too.

It is located near Chembur station {E} besides Chembur Mahila Samaj. Oh, and it's easily accessible for everyone using the Harbour line and the Santacruz–Chembur Link road since it is next to it.

What Could Be Better?

They have a space crunch hence there are no seating areas but you can hang around for a long time checking the books which they have

How Much Did It Cost?

Under INR 500

Best To Go With?

Family, Big Group, and Kids.