The IIWC Library
Established in 1945, one of Bangalore’s most distinctive reading spaces, with over 1,00,000 books.
Library hours
Tuesday – Sunday
09:30 am – 6:45 pm
Monday: closed
Address
The Indian Institute of World Culture, #6, Shri B P Wadia Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560004
A quiet corner of the city
Established in 1945, the IIWC library is one of Bangalore’s most distinctive reading spaces — home to over 1,00,000 books, spanning philosophy, literature, world culture, children’s fiction, self help and rare out-of-print titles that you will find nowhere else. For eight decades IIWC Library has been a quiet corner of the city where scholars, students, and curious minds find what they did not know they were looking for. Our open stacks, quiet reading room and knowledgeable staff make it a space for unhurried discovery.
Going to the library is a rewarding pastime that many of us already enjoy. So rather than twiddle your thumbs and wonder what you’re going to do on your day off, you should head over to IIWC library. Come on in, stay a while.
Everything in one place
Library Membership
Open to everyone — General, Student & Children.
Fees, documents and the membership forms are on the Membership page.
View membership detailsLibrary Access
Search our catalogue of 1,00,000+ books by title, author, or subject. Log in to your member account to check due dates and renew books.
Suggestion Box
We are always interested in receiving your suggestions and concerns regarding our collection, services, programs, building and other library issues so that we can better meet your needs.
Send a suggestionChildren’s Library
IIWC also maintains a separate Children’s Library for the younger generation.
About the Children’s LibraryVolunteer with IIWC
Share your time, shape our culture. We welcome volunteers in the library, at events, in the art gallery, and behind the scenes across our 150+ yearly programmes.
Volunteer with us