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 Multilinguism
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.
September 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 Multilinguism Venue: The British Council Library in Chennai |
Chennai: 12 September 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 Multilinguism Venue: The British Council Library in Chennai |
Chennai: 26 September 2025| 4.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. |
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September programme schedule for Kolkata:
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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 Library in Kolkata |
Kolkata: 12 September 2025 | 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. |
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September programme schedule for Delhi:
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Book Club: Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie Sad Cypress is a work of detective fiction by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in the UK by the Collins Crime Club in March 1940. The novel was the first novel in the Poirot series set at least partly in the courtroom, with lawyers and witnesses exposing the facts underlying Poirot's solution to the crimes. Venue: The British Council Delhi |
Delhi: 26 September 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.