Delhi Public Library
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Marg Opp, Old Delhi Railway Station, Next to Chandni Chowk Metro Station Gate No. 2 Old Delhi- 110006
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Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Marg Opp, Old Delhi Railway Station, Next to Chandni Chowk Metro Station Gate No. 2 Old Delhi- 110006
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Minister of Culture
Minister of State for Culture
The Delhi Public Library (DPL) was established in 1951 by then Ministry of Education, Government of India with financial and technical assistance from the UNESCO. The Library was inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru on 27th October 1951. Since then it has been developed into a premier public library system in the country covering the entire Metropolitan city.
At present, the Delhi Public Library is functioning under the administrative control of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Its Headquarter is located in Chandni Chowk opposite Old Delhi railway station. DPL provides free library services to the children, and adults irrespective of any distinction of sex, caste, creed, and religion. DPL also looks after their recreational needs to harness the latent potential of the members of the public by providing a suitable platform for socio-cultural activities.
District Public Library organizes reading promotion programmes to encourage reading habits among students, youth, and the general public.
April 05, 2024District-level book exhibitions are conducted periodically to promote awareness of books, authors, and knowledge resources.
March 30, 2024Special reading sessions and learning activities are organized for children to develop early reading skills.
March 22, 2024Readers can access e-books, online journals, and digital resources through the District Public Library portal.
March 18, 2024Tender notice for the purchase of books, journals, and library materials.
April 02, 2024Corrigendum regarding ongoing tenders related to library infrastructure.
March 26, 2024Guidelines for vendors supplying books and digital resources to DPL.
March 20, 2024Staff circular regarding duty schedules and library working hours.
March 25, 2024Internal notification for staff training and capacity building programmes.
March 12, 2024Public notice regarding holiday timings of District Public Libraries.
March 15, 2024Circular for book donation drives and community participation.
March 08, 2024English / Hindi
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📞 011-23962682, 23991291, 23951116
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Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India
Suggestion For Purchase
DPL accepts donations under CSR.
• ₹3.25 Cr for 5 Mobile Buses (AAI)
• Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine (ONGC CSR)