Prayagraj Public Library

The Prayagraj Public Library, also known as Thornhill Mayne Memorial, is a historic public library located inside Chandrashekhar Azad Park in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1864 and housed in an 1870 Scottish Baronial building designed by Richard Roskell Bayne, it is one of the largest libraries in Uttar Pradesh. Notable for its heritage architecture and extensive collection of books, manuscripts and historic documents, it serves as a major centre for reading and research.

Visitors can expect a heritage Scottish Baronial building set within the green surroundings of Chandrashekhar Azad Park. The exterior features stone masonry, turrets and arched windows, while interiors include spacious reading halls, wooden shelving and a large collection of books, periodicals, manuscripts and reference materials. The environment is quiet and study-oriented, with areas for reading and research. Photography of the exterior and park surroundings is commonly enjoyed.