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: Environment
This month, we invite you to join us in honoring the beauty, complexity, and resilience of the environment. Through powerful literature, thought-provoking discussions, and storytelling that spans cultures and generations, we will explore how words can inspire environmental awareness, foster collective responsibility, and contribute to the preservation of our planet for future generations.
Where: British Council Library in New Delhi, Chennai, or Kolkata on Fridays.
When: 3pm to 6pm, every Friday evening.
Who: Open to individuals aged 18 and above.
June programme schedule for Kolkata :
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Movie screening: Our Blue Planet Examining the role of human anthropogenic activity on the oceans. Microplastics and pollution are an increasing problem for the world's seas, threatening the lives of marine life and ultimately impacting on the ecosystem. Venue: The British Council Library Kolkata |
Kolkata: 13 June 2025| 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. |
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Book Club: The Wall by John Lanchester Join us for the discussion on The Wall by John Lanchester is a dystopian novel published in 2019. It's set in a near-future Britain that has built a massive wall around its coastline to keep out "the Others" — people fleeing climate disasters and other catastrophes from elsewhere in the world. The story explores themes of nationalism, climate change, immigration, duty, and generational tension. Venue: The British Council Library in Kolkata |
Kolkata: 20 June 2025| 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. |
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Write with Pride: Celebrating Pride month Reflect on the transformative role of education and literature. Share your poems, essays, or short stories that highlight themes like intellectual awakening, the magic of storytelling, and the influence of books on personal and societal growth. Venue: The British Council Library in Kolkata |
Kolkata: 27 June 2025| 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. |
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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: Reduce Recycle Reuse Venue: The British Council Library in Chennai |
Chennai: 6 June 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 Pride Venue: The British Council Library in Chennai |
Chennai: 27 June 2025| 4.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. |
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Book Club: Heart Lamp: Selected Stories Join us for the discussion on Heart Lamp: Selected Stories consists of 12 short stories written by Banu Mushtaq over three decades, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi. The stories focus on the experiences of Muslim women in southern India, addressing themes of gender inequality, faith, and societal pressures, often with dry humour and emotional depth. The book was awarded the International Booker Prize in 2025, at London's Tate Modern.
Venue: The British Council Library in New Delhi
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Delhi: 27 June 2025| 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 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.