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The Library

The Library at the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre contains more than 10,000 books and periodicals dealing with literature, theatre, design, and cinema. The books are available in different languages: Italian, English, Hindi, Punjabi, etc.

Access and Consultation:

The Library is only open to members and students of the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre on the following days and time of the week:

  • Monday (from 10 AM to 5:00 PM)
  • Tuesday (from 10AM to 5:00PM)
  • Wednesday (from 10 AM to 5:00 PM)
  • Thursday (from 10AM to 5:00 PM)
  • Friday (from 10 AM to 1:00 PM)

Lunch Timings : 1pm – 2pm

An appointment to visit the library can be taken by sending information to library.iicnewdelhi@esteri.it in the following format:

Email Subject: Request for Library Visit

Day and Time:

Student/Member Card Number: 0101000****

Full Name:

Mobile Number:

Loan and Services:

The members and students of the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre may borrow books for free. A maximum of three books can be borrowed for maximum of 2 weeks. The loan term can be extended up to 2 more weeks, by sending a request to: library.iicnewdelhi@esteri.it

In the event of book lost/damaged, the member will be required to cover the cost of replacement plus 30% additional charges of the book.

Catalogue of books in our library