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: Young Minds
Join us this month as we honour the creativity, curiosity, and brilliance of young minds. Through captivating stories, engaging discussions, and the powerful lens of literature, we’ll explore how words can spark emotion, connect generations, and preserve culture.
Where: British Council Library in New Delhi, Chennai, or Kolkata on Fridays.
When: 6pm to 8pm, every Friday night.
Who: Open to individuals aged 18 and above.
May programme schedule for Kolkata :
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Movie screening: Kingsman: The Secret Service Kingsman: The Secret Service is a 2014 British spy action-comedy film directed by Matthew Vaughn, based on the comic book The Secret Service by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons. The film features a stylish and often over-the-top take on the spy genre, blending action, humor, and a bit of cheekiness. Venue: The British Council Library Kolkata |
Kolkata: 9 May 2025| 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. |
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Book Club: The Riddles of Harry Potter by Shira Wolosky - PART II Join us for part II of our very popular discussion on The Riddles of Harry Potter which will be an in depth discussion into the deeper meanings of these phenomenally successful books. This book club is for all Potterheads so bring your friends along. Venue: The British Council Library in Kolkata |
Kolkata: 16 May 2025| 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. |
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May 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: Young Minds Venue: The British Council Library in Chennai |
Chennai: 9 May 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: Young Minds Venue: The British Council Library in Chennai |
Chennai: 23 May 2025| 4.00 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.