Enjoy cultural experiences for free at the British Council Library, every Friday night. From cinematic journeys at our film screenings to literary explorations in the Writers' Club, the Poetry Circle, and the innovative Book Club, each event is thoughtfully curated to inspire personal growth through film, literature, and community engagement across our centres in New Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai.
Theme: Celebrating Youth
This month, we shine a spotlight on the energy, passion, and promise of youth. Through powerful stories, engaging literature, and cross-cultural conversations, we celebrate young people as changemakers, innovators, and dreamers. Join us as we honour the spirit of youth—their resilience, creativity, and vision for a better world. Together, let’s recognise and uplift the voices that are shaping our future.
Where: British Council Library in New Delhi, Chennai, or Kolkata on Fridays.
When: Friday evenings.
Who: Open to individuals aged 18 and above.
August programme schedule for Chennai:
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Writers' Club Dive into themes of education and literature. Share essays or short stories on topics like the intellectual journey, storytelling’s magic, and the impact of literature on shaping perspectives. Theme: Celebrating Youth Venue: The British Council Library in Chennai |
Chennai: 8 August 2025| 4.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. |
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Poetry Circle Awaken the poet within you. Share, discuss, and enhance your creativity with constructive feedback from fellow poets. This journey is about helping each other grow and bloom. Theme: Celebrating Youth Venue: The British Council Library in Chennai |
Chennai: 29 August 2025| 4.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. |
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August programme schedule for Kolkata:
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Celebrating International Youth Day with two short films from BAFTA 2024: a British Council Touring Programme Film: Crab Day - Director Ross Stringer, Writer Aleksandra Sykulak, Producer Bartosz Stanislawek. Duration: 11 min Synopsis: As part of a fishing community’s annual ritual, a young boy must kill his first crab in order to become a man and gain his father’s approval. Film: Gorka - Writer/Director Joe Weiland, Producer Alex Jefferson. Duration:18 min Synopsis: A French exchange student visits England for the first time and finds himself at the centre of a British family dynamic. The screenings will be followed by a short discussion on the movies. |
Kolkata: 29 August 2025 | 4.00 p.m. - 5.15 p.m. |
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August programme schedule for Delhi:
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Book Club: Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy Join us as we delve into Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy, a story about a young man who dreams of a better life but faces many challenges along the way. It’s a powerful book about hope, love, and the limits society places on people. Venue: The British Council in Delhi |
Delhi: 22 August 2025| 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. |
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Celebrating International Youth Day with two short films from BAFTA 2024: a British Council Touring Programme Film: Crab Day - Director Ross Stringer, Writer Aleksandra Sykulak, Producer Bartosz Stanislawek. Duration: 11 min Synopsis: As part of a fishing community’s annual ritual, a young boy must kill his first crab in order to become a man and gain his father’s approval. Film: Gorka - Writer/Director Joe Weiland, Producer Alex Jefferson. Duration:18 min Synopsis: A French exchange student visits England for the first time and finds himself at the centre of a British family dynamic. The screenings will be followed by a short discussion on the movies. |
Delhi: 29 August 2025| 4.30 p.m. - 5.45 p.m. |
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For more information, drop us an email at IndiaLibraries@britishcouncil.org or visit in person from Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at our New Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata centres.