Romain Rolland Library Explained

Romain Rolland Library
Country:India
Type:Public Library
Established:16 May 1827[1]
Location:Puducherry, India
Coordinates:11.9344°N 79.8358°W
Items Collected:Books, Journals, Magazines, Braille Books, Manuscripts in French and English.
Collection Size:400,000[2]
Annual Circulation:200,000

The Romain Rolland Library, founded in 1827 as the Bibliothèque Publique, is one of the oldest Libraries of India located in the union territory of Puducherry.

History

In the year 1966 when the birth centenary of the French scholar Romain Rolland who was also a contemporary and a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated, the Library was renamed after him and ever, since it is known as ‘Romain Rolland Library’.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.pondytourism.in/iconics-innerpage.php?id=42&district=Puducherry&category=195 Pondy Tourism-Romain Rolland Library
  2. Web site: Romain Rolland Library - About us . 2021-02-08.
  3. http://www.art.puducherry.gov.in/romain-rolland-library.html Department of Arts-Romain Rolland Library