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Jaffna Library

The Jaffna Library was inaugurated initially in 1934 as a Central Library with 844 books and 36 periodicals. Soon with the help of primarily local citizens, it became a full fledged library. The Library also became a repository of archival material written in Palm leaf manuscripts, original copies of regionally important historic documents and newspapers that were published hundreds of years ago in the Jaffna peninsula.

Eventually the first major wing of the library was opened in 1959 by then Jaffna Mayor Alfred Duraiappah. The architect of the Indo-Saracenic style building was Narasimhan from Madras, India.

Prominent Indian librarian S.R.Ranganathan served as an advisor to ensure that the library was built to international standards. The library became the pride of the local people as even researchers from India and other countries began to use it for their research purposes.

 

All sections except Periodicals will be closed on Mondays and Public Holidays.

 

Contact Person: Chief Librarian

Email address : mcjaffnamailm@yahoo.com

Contact no: 0212226028

Things to Do

Don't do:

Taking photos inside the Library is prohibited
Using mobile phone is not allowed
Foot wears are not allowed inside the library
Taking food items are not allowed inside
Brining carry bags or helmets inside the Lirbrary are not allowed

Special Things

Time allowed for Visitors

Visitors will be allowed to visit the Library from 4.00pm to 6.00pm, daily.

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