The British Council is represented in Hyderabad by the British Library.

Whether you are interested in the arts or culture, English as a language, or literature and fiction, the social sciences or history, our collection of books covers a wide spectrum of the written word.

For the professional, British Library also offers books on Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Management, Medicine and Science and Technology.

Apart from the finest collection of books, the library has periodicals and newspapers from the UK.

We offer a combination of online and offline products designed to provide you with a holistic and comprehensive information service for your recreational, professional, or reference needs.

A world of information and knowledge… at the British Library.

Join the Library to resource information, share knowledge, participate in various events, enrich and broaden your child’s horizons.

Summer Reading Challenge 2011
Date: 9 April to 11 June
Venue: British Library Bangalore

Group readings
Your child will get an opportunity to share stories, talk about the books they are reading and imagine their own stories. Each session will be for an hour.
Age Group: 4 to 7 years
Date: 9 April, 16 April, 7 May and 22 May

Age Group: 8 to 12 years
Date: 10 April, 17 April, 8 May and 15 May

Workshop at Valley School
Exploring Space from a Jungle: Get inspired with the natural forms found in the Valley and imagine 'Space' Create an imaginary composition on your canvas and model characters with clay.
Age Group: 8 to 12 years
Date: Saturday 30 April

Creative writing
Hop and Land! An interactive session of reading and story telling for the young adventurers.
Age Group: 4 to 7 years olds:
Date: Saturday 14 May

Exploring the spaces beyond An interactive reading and writing session which explores the fascinating worlds. beyond ours.
Age Group: 8 to 12 years olds
Date: Saturday 21 May

Fancy Dress
An opportunity for your child to express a character from one of your favourite books in the Reading Challenge programme.
Age Group: 4-7 years
Date: Saturday 30 April

Graduation
A day to celebrate your love for reading!
Participating children will be awarded with medals and certificates at a special ceremony.
Date: Saturday 11 June
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bangalore
Children will also get an opportunity to participate in some exciting activities at the planetarium.

Making an Impact with Powerful Professional Presentations
Date: Wednesday 27 April
Time: 9.30 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
Venue: British Library Bangalore

IELTS Workshop
Date: Saturday 23 April and Sunday 24 April
Time: 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m
Venue: British Library Bangalore
For more information contact us.

Book Launch @ British Library, Bangalore
Date: Friday 15 April
Time: 06:30 p.m
Venue: British Library Bangalore

British Library
5-9-22, Sarovar Center
Secretariat Road
Hyderabad - 500 063
Andra Pradesh, India
Phone: +91 040 2348 3333
Fax: +91 040 2348 3100, 2329 8273
E-mail:
bl.hyderabad@in.britishcouncil.org