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 the innovative Book Club, each event is thoughtfully curated to inspire personal growth through film, literature, and community engagement across our centre in New Delhi and Kolkata.
Where: British Council Library in Kolkata and Delhi
When: Friday evenings.
Who: Open to individuals aged 18 and above.
Schedule for Kolkata
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Book Club: Celebrating the timeless works of William Wordsworth Join us in a book club dedicated to the works of William Wordsworth, one of the most influential poets of the Romantic era. His poetry, deeply rooted in nature, emotion, and the human spirit, offers a refreshing perspective that feels especially relevant in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. This book club aims to create a space for thoughtful discussion, reflection, and connection through literature that encourages mindfulness and a deeper appreciation of the natural world. Please note that this event is for audiences 18 years and above. Venue: The British Council Kolkata |
Friday 24 April 2026| 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. |
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Special Book Club - A Darkness Across the Shores - How British Crime Fiction influenced Bengali Literature, an interactive discussion with Somen Sengupta and Prasenjit Dasgupta This thought-provoking session will explore the fascinating connections between classic British crime writing and its influence on Bengali storytelling traditions. From iconic detectives like Sherlock Holmes to the evolution of mystery narratives in Bengal, the discussion will uncover how themes, styles, and suspense have travelled across cultures and generations. Venue: The British Council Kolkata |
Friday 1 May 2026| 4.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. |
Shedule for Delhi
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Book Club: Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie Midnight's Children is the second novel by Indian-British writer Salman Rushdie, published in 1981 by Jonathan Cape with cover design by Bill Botten, about India's transition from British colonial rule to independence and partition. Please note that this event is for audiences 18 years and above. Venue: The British Council Library in Delhi |
24 April 2026| 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 and Kolkata centre.