Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Vallabhdas Valji Library Celebrates 150 Years
The Vallabhdas Valji Library in Jalgaon is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a year-long series of events.
The library has over 1.5 lakh books and serves 3,000 readers.
They are encouraging students to read more, especially in Marathi, and are digitizing rare books to preserve them.
The library has also organized film screenings and reading camps to promote cultural learning and reading habits.
They are proud to have reached this milestone without any internal disputes or political interference.
Vallabhdas Valji Library in Jalgaon is celebrating its 150th anniversary with year-long events.
The library houses over 1.5 lakh books and serves 3,000 readers.
Initiatives include encouraging students to read, a Marathi reading programme, and digitizing rare books.
The library has organized reading camps, interactive sessions, and film screenings to promote cultural learning.
The library has reached its 150th year without internal disputes or political interference.
- Who
- Vallabhdas Valji Library, Jalgaon
- What
- 150th anniversary celebrations
- When
- Throughout the year
- Where
- Jalgaon
- Why
- To celebrate 150 years of service and promote reading and cultural learning
- Location
- Jalgaon
- Books
- 1.5 lakh
- Readers
- 3,000
- Initiatives
- Vachan Katta, Marathi reading programme, reading camps, film screenings
- Digitisation Partner
- Heritage Foundation, Pune
- Celebration Duration
- Year-long