Almost every book is available here..One of the oldest libraries in north 24 parganas

Huge collection of variety of books(science,arts,culture,, tourism,competitive exam,children) .Separate place for reading.Calm and quiet atmosphere.Computerised.

Great library . Huge amount book and magazine getting here.

This library is the oldest library in the North 24 parganas district. It is the biggest library in Shyamnagar. It was established in 1906. It was established in the house of famous Bengali poet Ray Gunakar Bharatchandra Ray.This library is situated near the Shyamnagar railway station. This library has a good collection of rare books on various subjects. It provides the facility of studying books, newspapers and magazines.

This is the oldest library in North 24 Parganas, established in 1906. I was in touch with this library in the sixties of the last century. I used to go there in connection with an examination conducted by Lok Shiksha Samsad, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, It was the centre of that examination, the library used to supply books and question papers for the said examination. Later on I used to visit Shyamnagar and our place of rendezvous was the stairs of the library. This library building was originally the house of Bengali poet, Ray Gunakar Bharatchandra Ray, who had it from the King of Krishnanagar, whose court poet he was. The original building had been demolished by the local municipality caring a fig for the heritage building and a new building was set up. Few years back I was invited in connection with a programme on the International Mother Language Day, I saw the building and surprised to see it. How those people at the helm of affairs could do such a crime in demolishing the heritage building. It is a pity that the old building is no more.

Very old & good library.

My brith place library :-)

Go to read old newspapers ...