British Council Library Membership

Become a member to access thousands of books, magazines, films, music and newspapers at one of ​our nine libraries​ across India, where you can experience the best of UK culture and live events.

You can make the most of our purpose­built library spaces or view our large digital collection of e­books, international newspapers and magazines wherever you are.

If you have any questions please email us at indiacustomercare@britishcouncil.org or Click here to chat with us, Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., and 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Individual membership

INR 2000 for 1 year

You will be able to:

  • Access the libraries in India and our digital library
  • Download or borrow best-selling books and popular international magazines
  • Attend exclusive events and workshops on music, education, literature, technology and more
  • Access our online academic e-books, online learning games for kids and stream films and theatre productions from the UK
  • Borrow up to 6 items at a time

To join as an Individual member you must complete the online registration form using the button below.

After submitting your form, you will receive payment instructions. 

Click here to sign up for individual membership

Family membership

INR 3800 for 1 year

You will be able to:

  • Sign up 2 adults and 2 children
  • Access the libraries in India and our digital library (children’s access is subject to parental supervision)
  • Download or borrow best-selling books and popular international magazines
  • Attend exclusive events, workshops on music, education, literature, technology and more
  • Enjoy activities tailored for children and young people, including storytelling and book clubs
  • Access our online academic e-books, online learning games for kids and stream films and theatre productions from the UK
  • Borrow up to 14 items

To join as a family member you must complete the online registration form using the button below.

After submitting your form, you will receive payment instructions. 

Click here to sign up for family membership

Online membership

INR 1400 for 1 year

You will be able to:

  • Access our digital library from home or on the go
  • Download best-selling e-books and audio books and popular international magazines
  • Access our online academic e-books and journals and play learning games for kids
  • Stream films and theatre productions straight from the UK
  • Explore the digital collections here. 
  • Membership charges are INR 1400 per year

To join as an Online member you must complete the online registration form using the button below.

After submitting your form, you will receive payment instructions. 

Click here to sign up for online membership

Individual 2 months

INR 1000 for 2 months

This category of membership gives you access to our Library for two months. During this period, you can access our Physical resources in the Library for reference purpose. In addition, you can also get remote access to our online resources. If your need to use the Library for a shorter duration and if you are not particular about borrowing books, then this is an ideal choice.

Corporate membership

INR 10,000 for 1 year

Our institution library plans can help your employees or students improve their performance and encourage them to meet their professional and academic goals.

The Institution plan provides ten memberships. Each member can:

  • Make the most of our purpose­built library space, with free wifi.
  • Receive exclusive invitations to events, film screenings, talks, readings and workshops
  • Relax in our modern cafe facilities (Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai)
  • Borrow up to 3 books, magazines and newspapers from the general and children’s collections at any one time
  • Borrow 1 British film at any one time.

 

Students

British Council students studying an English course in Delhi, Chennai or Kolkata can benefit from membership discounts. Please​ contact us​ for more details.