Enjoy cultural experiences for free at the British Council Library on Friday evenings. From cinematic journeys at our film screenings to literary explorations in 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 and Kolkata. As part of the National Year of Reading in the UK – Go All In initiative, these experiences celebrate the joy of reading, storytelling, and shared cultural discovery, bringing communities together through meaningful conversations and creative exchange.
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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Film screening: Aabar Jadi iccha Karo (if you dare desire) Duration: 52 minutes Synopsis: In 2011, in a village in West Bengal, Swapna and Shucheta—two young women in love—died by suicide, their bodies left unclaimed by their families. This work imagines another possibility: what if they had survived, escaped, and lived on to shape a life, a love, and a future of their own? This film is in Bengali with English subtitles. The film maker Debalina Majumdar will be present during the screening. Please note that this event is for audiences 18 years and above. Venue: The British Council Library in Kolkata |
12 June 2026 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. |
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Poetry Circle - W. B. Yeats Engage with themes of love, mythology, nationalism, and time, and reflect on Yeats’s enduring literary legacy and creative imagination. Please note that this event is for audiences 18 years and above. Venue: The British Council Library in Kolkata |
26 June 2026 4.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. |
Schedule for New Delhi
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Book Club: The Great Derangement by Amitav Ghosh Join us for a thought-provoking discussion exploring climate change, culture, and the stories shaping our changing world. Together, we’ll reflect on climate literacy, environmental responsibility, and the connections between people, nature, and society through engaging conversations and shared perspectives. Please note that this event is for audiences 18 years and above. Venue: The British Council Library in Delhi |
19 June 2026 4.30 p.m. to 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.