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New Town Library partnership with British Council Library

On 1 October 2020, British Council and Nazrul Tirtha launched a partnership to open the country’s first British Council Resource Centre at the New Town Library. Members of the New Town Library can now access a curated collection of British books and attend various events organised as part of the collaboration. These include inspirational lectures, film screenings, free workshops for kids, trial classes on English language and sessions on studying in the UK. There’s also a special offer on the British Council Digital Library annual subscription for members of the New Town Library. The online library includes a world class collection of newspapers, magazines, journals, bestselling graphic novels, research publications, books by award-winning authors and materials to prepare for IELTS. To know more, Click here.

British Council Programmes in July and August 2022

As part of our partnership with the British Council, we’re delighted to announce the following workshops, film screenings and other exciting programmes in July and August. Watch this space for more vibrant events, curated by the British Council, especially for the New Town Library.

Launched exclusively for the New Town Library, members can also now avail a special discount of Rs 400 on the British Council Digital Library annual subscription. Please contact the Librarian for your coupon code. Click here to know more about the world class online resources.

Enjoy the following events from the comfort of your home or on the go using web-connected devices. Register now!

Creative Writing Course for Kids

Unleash your child’s creative potential with the British Council’s Creative Writing Course for Kids. Specially designed by our English experts for children will help children build their creative writing skills by learning the key elements of writing and storytelling.

Date and time06.08.2022 from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Audience12-16 years Registration Fee: INR 300  Registration : Click Here or Contact Library or Call 9830456700 

Trash to Treasure

Trash to Treasure workshop - a fun workshop which offers a fantastic range of tried & tested creative workshops to engage young people in reusing ordinary materials they encounter regularly.

Date and time23.07.2022 from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Audience8-12 years Registration Fee: INR 300  Registration : Click Here or Contact Library or Call 9830456700