Thrissur Public Library Explained

Library Name:Thrissur Public Library
Country:India
Type:Public library
Established:1872 AD
Items Collected:Books, journals, newspapers, magazines, maps, prints and manuscripts
Req To Access:Open to anyone with a genuine need to use the collection

Thrissur Public Library is also known as Public Library of Thrissur. It was formed in 1872 in Thrissur city, Kerala, India.

History

The library was started by Diwan A Sankara Iyer in 1872. The library first started functioning at St. Mary's College, Thrissur library. Later it was shifted to the first floor of the Thrissur Town Hall in 1939. The library have 1,200 square feet space. It is the first computerised public library in Kerala in 1996.[1] [2] [3]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thrissur Public Library to get a facelift. https://web.archive.org/web/20041018081432/http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/27/stories/2004062706150300.htm. dead. 2004-10-18. The Hindu. 2004-06-27. 2012-03-12.
  2. Web site: Thrissur Public Library celebrating 140th anniversary. City Journal. 2012-03-12.
  3. Web site: District Public Library. manoramaonline.com. 2013-05-08.

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