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: COP 30
Scheduled to take place in Belém, Brazil, in 2025, the conference holds particular significance as it will focus on implementing and strengthening commitments made under the Paris Agreement. COP 30 aims to accelerate global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity, and support developing nations in adapting to the impacts of climate change. Set in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the conference will also highlight the vital role of indigenous communities and natural ecosystems in safeguarding the planet’s future.
Where: British Council Library in New Delhi, Chennai, or Kolkata on Fridays.
When: Friday evenings.
Who: Open to individuals aged 18 and above.
October 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: All about the environment Venue: The British Council Library in Chennai |
Chennai: 14 November 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: All about the environment Venue: The British Council Library in Chennai |
Chennai: 28 November 2025| 4.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. |
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October programme schedule for Kolkata:
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Book Club: The Adventures of Sally by P G Wodehouse The Adventures of Sally by P.G. Wodehouse is a comedic novel about a young woman, Sally Nicholas, who inherits a fortune and navigates new social experiences, including romance and a failed theatrical venture proposed by her pretentious brother, Fillmore. The story follows Sally as she leaves her boarding house life to embrace her inheritance, which leads to misadventures and romance, particularly with a dog trainer named Ginger. Venue: The British Council Library in Kolkata |
Kolkata: 14 November 2025 | 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. |
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Movie Screening: Eve (21 mins 7 secs, 2020, UK) Directors: Joya Berrow, Lucy Jane , Producer: Orban Wallace Eve is the intimate story of a nine year old girl living in one of the oldest off grid communities in the UK. Following her journey returning to school and becoming a young climate activist, her story encapsulates the human complexity of navigating the environmental crisis and what moving to live off grid really means for a UK family. Joya Berrow and Lucy Jane make films that focus on climate justice, land and ocean regeneration, extreme sports and amplifying marginalised voices in the climate movement to use film as a tool for positive social change. Their work has been broadcast by National Geographic, Guardian, Nowness, VICE, and others. Venue: The British Council Library in Kolkata |
Kolkata: 21 November 2025 | 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. |
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October programme schedule for Delhi:
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Book Club: The Adventures of Sally by P G Wodehouse The Adventures of Sally by P.G. Wodehouse is a comedic novel about a young woman, Sally Nicholas, who inherits a fortune and navigates new social experiences, including romance and a failed theatrical venture proposed by her pretentious brother, Fillmore. The story follows Sally as she leaves her boarding house life to embrace her inheritance, which leads to misadventures and romance, particularly with a dog trainer named Ginger. Venue: The British Council Library in Delhi |
Delhi: 28 November 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.