Spending a few quiet hours in a library in Hyderabad with your favourite novel, or two can feel amazing. Because for folks who spend time reading, finding a calm space without noise (or an annoying roomie) is very, very rare. Even if it’s a cafe trying too hard to be a reading space. So finding a good library (like the State Library Hyderabad) will be your perfect little escape.
And frankly, nobody needs an escape more than you do. Coz life can be tough for zoomers like you. Especially when you’re in a new city. You’ve got more problems than the number of plot holes in Twilight. So you need time to chill and relax. And we’re all for chilling and relaxing. Why do you think Stanza living residences have got an entertainment zone with pool tables, foosball, and gaming consoles? Yes. So that you can take your daily dose of dopamine whenever you need it. Plus, we’ll even help you when you’re going out. Like giving you directions for the best library in Hyderabad. Or making you an entire list of them like below. So go out, my fren. Coz you’ve got 99 problems but finding a library shouldn’t be one!
The 5 Best Libraries in Hyderabad:
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The State Library Hyderabad houses over 500,000 books and magazines. Probably why it happens to be the biggest library in Hyderabad. On top of that, it has an excellent collection of study material. And a reading room which is open for 24 hours. So you’ll find loads and loads of UPSC aspirants there. Basically, this is Hyderabad’s own version of Rajender Nagar in Delhi.
City Central Library is the first name that pops up in Google for ‘public library Hyderabad’. And why not? It houses over 200,000 books, journals, and magazines. Plus, you can read beneath one of the trees on campus. Now, we don’t know the scientific benefits of reading a book under a tree. But Newton discovered gravity sitting under one, so it’s definitely worth a try.
In terms of fiction and non-fiction novels, the British Council Library, Hyderabad, is perhaps the most well-stocked. Also, they provide you with a Xerox machine and free internet in the library. Perfect for people who want to photocopy a particular para and keep it on their desk for inspiration. That might sound like an old-school idea, but we still prefer it to listening to those ‘motivational youtubers’ with a total vocabulary of one single word – hUstLe.
If you’re looking for a library that is appropriate for all age groups, then ‘Just Book’ is where you go. The non-fiction section is one to die for. And it spans almost every topic that you can imagine. Like survival guides, honey cultivation, medicinal flora, and more. These are things that can fill your knowledge bank like anything. Or help you prep for Man vs Wild, if that’s your jam.
The Vivekananda Library can almost be referred to as a ‘free library in Hyderabad’. Because the admission fee is just 7 bucks. It has excellent educational, spiritual, and childrens’ sections. You’ll find your favourite childhood comics here. Like Amar Chitra Katha, Tinkle, and Asterix. It’ll remind you of the time when the biggest problem in your life was homework. And not searching for a food delivery app with the best discounts. Lol.
Well, books may be subjective, but the quality of libraries? Not very much. Hence, these are top 3 libraries in Hyderabad:
Both in terms of space and the number of books, State Central Library is the biggest library in Hyderabad.
There are around 82 libraries in Hyderabad. And that’s how you know, the city’s gonna be great for the bibliophile in you.
Abids Road is the best area in Hyderabad to look for study books. Plus, they’re pretty budget friendly too.
Definitely! These are the best book cafes you can visit in the city: