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Connemara Public Library

Connemara Public Library is a historic public reference library located in the Government Museum Complex on Pantheon Road in Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1890 and opened in 1896, it is named after Lord Connemara, former Governor of Madras. Designed in Indo-Saracenic style by Henry Irwin, it is one of four National Depository Libraries in India receiving a copy of every book published in the country. It houses extensive collections including rare books, periodicals and Tamil literature.

Chennai, Tamil NaduCultural Attraction

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National Library

The National Library of India in Belvedere Estate, Alipore, Kolkata, is India's largest library and a designated Institution of National Importance. Housed in the former Belvedere Estate, the official residence of Viceroys of India, it traces its origins to the Calcutta Public Library (1836) and Imperial Library (1891). It holds over 2.2 million books, rare manuscripts, maps and periodicals, serving as the nation's premier repository and research centre.

Kolkata, West BengalCultural Attraction

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Ramakrishna Math Hyderabad

Ramakrishna Math Hyderabad is a branch center of the worldwide Ramakrishna Math and Mission, headquartered at Belur Math in West Bengal. Established as an independent ashrama in 1922, it relocated to its current serene location opposite Indira Park in 1979. The complex features a Universal Temple dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna, a meditation hall, library, and bookstores offering spiritual literature. It serves as a significant spiritual and cultural hub, promoting Vedanta philosophy and humanitarian services.

Hyderabad, TelanganaReligious Site

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State Library of NSW

The State Library of NSW is Australia's oldest library, located on Macquarie Street in central Sydney overlooking the Royal Botanic Garden and Sydney Harbour. Established in 1826, it comprises the historic Mitchell Library and modern Library buildings. It holds extensive collections of Australiana, books, manuscripts, maps and artworks, and presents free exhibitions, galleries and public programs for visitors.

Sydney, New South WalesCultural Attraction

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State Library of Queensland

The State Library of Queensland is the state's principal reference and research library located at the Queensland Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Brisbane on the Brisbane River. Established in 1896 and relocated to South Bank in 1988, it collects, preserves and provides access to Queensland's documentary heritage. Notable for its contemporary architecture, free exhibitions, extensive collections including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander materials, and public learning programs.

Brisbane, QueenslandCultural Attraction

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State Library of South Australia

The State Library of South Australia is the state's principal research and reference library located on North Terrace in central Adelaide. Housed across historic and modern buildings including the heritage-listed Mortlock Wing, it preserves extensive collections of South Australiana, books, photographs and archives. Notable for its Victorian architecture, free exhibitions and public research services, it serves as a major cultural and heritage institution in South Australia's cultural precinct.

Adelaide, South AustraliaCultural Attraction

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