Bookaholics delight!
May 20th, 2004 | Published in Books | 31 Comments
Found a really cool lending library with a pretty good collection where you can book online and get delivery at your doorstep (for a small price, but very worth it).
I’ve been trying to find a library since I got here so I am thrilled to bits! It’s a nice concept and this is the first time I’ve actually come across a library making use of the Net so extensively.
If you’re in Bangalore, and like reading, it’s worth trying.
May 20th, 2004 at 5:08 pm (#)
Hey Anita,
You might want to try Eloor Lending Library (a street or two behind Safina Plaza, if I remember correctly)…not too sure if they’re webwise, but they do do have a pretty awesome range. :)
May 21st, 2004 at 8:53 am (#)
Navneet: Actually, I did go to Eloor with Pallavi, but it is pretty far away for me right now. I live in South Bangalore and don’t have a vehicle yet, so it is not very convenient. I’ve also joined a smaller library right next to my home, so I have enough to keep me happy for now!
May 21st, 2004 at 10:17 am (#)
Hi Anita,
I have been a easylib member for almost a year or more now.. infact, I came to know about it from another blogger — Arun.
I always enjoyed their collection and more interesting part is that one can recommend books there and they would usually consider them.
Happy reading.. and welcome to Bangalore.
May 21st, 2004 at 1:54 pm (#)
Nice link… BTW, is there a similar sort of library for delhites? any idea?
May 21st, 2004 at 2:42 pm (#)
Hi Sathish, thanks a lot!
May 21st, 2004 at 6:46 pm (#)
Cool must try this !!
May 21st, 2004 at 9:20 pm (#)
Hi Anita. Since Eloor has already been mentioned, have you been to the British Library on St. Marks Road? Last heard, they are shifting to a more spacious premises close by! Glad to see you getting familiar with Bangalore (Re: Auto / Driving Licence, Roads etc) and its idiosyncrasies!!! :)
May 23rd, 2004 at 12:17 pm (#)
Thnx ZILLIONS 4 this info Anita.
May 23rd, 2004 at 11:41 pm (#)
hey thanx for this info, i was n blore for a while then i used go to british lib, might be comin there soon as my mba is gonna get over
May 25th, 2004 at 1:05 am (#)
So… did my Illusion prevent you from playing a good game of badminton?
May 26th, 2004 at 12:51 pm (#)
cool
so where is this library?
There’s one cool place that lends VCDs, DVDs, and Books just off Airport Road near Diamond District
regards,
Gautam
May 26th, 2004 at 5:23 pm (#)
Jay/ Ghaa: You’re welcome!
Madhu: Please read post on my Illusion experience :)
Gautam, its at Koramangala. Near the BDA Complex. The address is on the site: http://www.easylib.com
July 7th, 2005 at 5:15 pm (#)
Could someone please give me the complete address of Eloor Lending Library in Bangalore?
July 17th, 2005 at 11:24 am (#)
Thank you!. I was searching for libraries in Bnaglore as I moved in recently and was starved of reading material. Saw your site yesterday and have already got my first book from easyLib :-).
July 25th, 2005 at 11:44 pm (#)
Hi
I wanted to ask the directions for this eloor library again .
Is that the same behind safina plaza?
I am confused , need enlightenment .
Thank you
Archana
August 9th, 2005 at 2:21 pm (#)
Hi Guys,
Can any 1 of you please tell if there is any book lending library in and around Ulsoor,Indira Nagar.????????
Thanks in Advance
Hemanth
September 3rd, 2005 at 3:53 pm (#)
Hi Anita,
Just wanted to let you know someone found this page useful a year after your original post. I came across the link couple of hours back and have already reserved a book online! But me thinks the range is not exactly huge.
Thanks man.
Best,
Abi
January 2nd, 2006 at 7:17 pm (#)
Hi,
Another bookaholic who found this site from google. I know its been quite some time since the original post, but could someone give me road directions to reach the british council library. The address from thir website :-) (where else) is as follows :
British Library
Prestige Takt 23 Kasturba Road Cross Opp: Vishweshwarayya Tech. and Indu. Museum
Bangalore — 560 001
Can someone please give me directions to go there from MG road? It would be a great help. Thanks.
May 6th, 2006 at 9:47 pm (#)
Hi everyone!!!!
This is Raja Sekhar here, graduated from bits, pilani in 2005. Looks like all you ppl are avid readers. by the way i wanted a frank opinion on easy lib, both pros and cons, is there any market for online circulating library. in what all ways can the easylib service be improved. Hope you guys respond and give proper answers to my query
June 24th, 2006 at 8:00 pm (#)
hi gautam,
could u tell me this place near diamond district, airport road
October 11th, 2006 at 7:13 pm (#)
Thanks for the info on easylib.
British Lib is reachable via MG Rd ->Anil Kumble Circle->Turn left into Kasturba Rd -> turn into road next left (Opposite museum)->Find Prestige Takt on your left just a few yards away ->Left again ->left entrance->left door :-)
NOW please help me with names and addresses of a few circulating libraries in HAL 2nd Stage, Bangalore.
Thanks.
October 26th, 2006 at 11:40 am (#)
I’d be eternally grateful if any one of you could tell me if there’s a lending library (or its branch) around Tata Sherwood. There’s a tragi-comic situation here — there’s a reading room but no books! Guess we could accomodate a branch franchise…
Sanjeev
May 24th, 2007 at 10:29 pm (#)
easylib may be the first online library but in terms of range in collections eloor scores website address is http://www.eloorlibraries.in
June 30th, 2007 at 8:20 pm (#)
Hi guys,
Found this post when I was googling for libraries in Bangalore. There is a new library opened of Sarjapur Road/Outer Ring Road. The URL is http://www.readerslib.com.
August 18th, 2008 at 12:07 pm (#)
For readers in Whitefield, Brookefield area (Bangalore East), check out Book Boutique at ITPL Road.
–Vivek
August 18th, 2008 at 12:09 pm (#)
Sorry, forgot to type in the address and website.
Book Boutique
Shop No 8, 1st Floor, Vishal Complex,E Block, AECS Layout, Opp. Lakme Beauty Salon,ITPL Road, Brookefields, Bangalore
Ph 97418 95926
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:22 pm (#)
Hi Guys,
Can any 1 of you please tell if there is any book lending library in and around Ulsoor,Indira Nagar, CMH Road , tippasandra ????????
regds
Indu
December 23rd, 2008 at 3:47 pm (#)
Hi People,
Can anyone tell me, is there any library present nearby Ulsoor or Indira Nagar?
Furnish details with address if you have????
September 27th, 2009 at 10:05 pm (#)
Today I visited http://justbooksbangalore.com/ and found awesome collections…many more times better than brookfield one…Worth to give a shot
June 5th, 2010 at 10:52 pm (#)
Check out the Just Books which is spreading across Bangalore with branches across — in Koramangala, Kalyan Nagar, Frazer Town, JP Nagar and much more.
For more details check http://www.justbooksclc.com
February 7th, 2011 at 4:53 pm (#)
4 months back, I became a member of this library in Jayanagar called Mylib and it has been quite a nice experience for me. Brought back the childhood memories on libraries. I go there on weekends with my daughter and spend time just lounging at the library and reading mgzines or books. During weekdays, I use their online library (www.mylib.in) to select and get books delivered to my place. Oh !!! the magic of reliving the memories with the convenience of technology..