The Nilgiri Library, Ooty

The Nilgiri Library, Ooty (India)

The 153-year-old and still growing institution on the Commissioners Road is one of the prestigious visages of the Nilgiri town. The library has a collection of around 30000 books and includes documents biographies and old books - apt for Book-addicts. Most visitors to the hill station may not take note of this elegant building with certain features of Gothic architecture which houses one of the oldest and finest public libraries in India. But many of the book lovers here are familiar with its chequered history and the number of persons showing interest in becoming part of the institution as members are on the rise.