Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Pune Library Celebrates 50 Years
A special library in Pune, India, is celebrating 50 years of helping people love reading.
It has lots of books in different languages and is run by women.
The library started small but has grown big over the years.
It teaches kids how to read better and has many fun activities planned for its anniversary.
People visit every day to read books and newspapers.
The library is like a temple where everyone takes off their shoes before entering.
It's a place where kids and adults can learn and have fun together.
The Twashta Kasar Samaj Sanstha Vachan Mandir library in Pune houses around 50,000 books in Marathi, Hindi, and English.
Inaugurated by Balasaheb Thackeray on January 26, 1977, the library aims to encourage reading, especially among children.
The library is run entirely by women and sustains itself through affordable membership fees and government grants.
It offers a wide range of books and conducts workshops to teach children better reading techniques.
The library will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026 with various sports, quizzes, and cultural events.
- Who
- Twashta Kasar Samaj Sanstha Vachan Mandir library, community members, and local leaders
- What
- A library celebrating its 50th anniversary with various activities and events
- When
- Inaugurated on January 26, 1977, with 50th-anniversary celebrations planned for January 2026
- Where
- Tambat Ali, Pune’s historic coppersmiths’ neighbourhood
- Why
- To encourage a reading habit, particularly among children, and to celebrate the library's milestone
- Location
- Tambat Ali, Pune’s historic coppersmiths’ neighbourhood
- Inauguration Date
- January 26, 1977
- Anniversary Year
- 2026
- Membership Fee
- Rs 40 per month
- Annual Grant
- Rs 4 lakh from the state government
- Number of Books
- Around 50,000
- Daily Visitors
- At least 50 young readers