Decades-old public library's woes — space crunch, poor maintenance

Years after the establishment of Gurugram's only public library in Civil Lines, it continues to struggle with long-standing issues such as space constraints and maintenance problems, according to the district library administration.

- Ishita Singh

GURUGRAM: Years after the establishment of Gurugram's only public library in Civil Lines, it continues to struggle with long-standing issues such as space constraints and maintenance problems, according to the district library administration.

The library on Jharsa Road near the Police Lines was established in 1970. It consists of two floors, an office for staff, an e-library, and toilets. Moreover, there are 285 seats for students across the two floors, with 141 seats on each floor. A total of 7,600 students are currently members of the library which has 53,000 books.

High footfall, less space

According to library authorities, there is a major space crunch due to the increasing number of students enrolling for membership. Currently, the enrolment fee is ₹500 which grants lifetime access to students.