56 facilities across city, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to open 33 new libraries

Over 4 lakh people have availed the services of AMC-operated libraries in last six months

The expansion comes as over 4 lakh citizens used library services in six months.

AMC is set to launch 33 new libraries to strengthen reading access across Ahmedabad. (Express photo by Bhupendra Rana)

To support book lovers, students preparing for competitive examinations and senior citizens, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), which operates 56 libraries across seven zones of the city, is planning to add 33 new libraries.

The AMC will set up the 33 new reading libraries in Nikol, Ranip, Vastral, Rakhiyal, and Naroda. The construction of the buildings has already been completed and the libraries will be inaugurated shortly, said AMC authorities.

All AMC libraries offer free services, including access to a wide variety of magazines covering topics relevant to exam preparation as well as subjects of interest to senior citizens. Additionally, readers can access multiple daily newspapers at these libraries.

The AMC aims to ensure that every zone, ward, and locality has at least one library. To achieve the goal, councillors and MLAs are actively supporting the initiative. The process of equipping all libraries with CCTV and Wi-Fi facilities is underway, and CCTV installation has already been completed in 11 libraries.

4 lakh readers

Within a span of six months, the city’s libraries have witnessed a rise in readership. From April 2025 to September 2025, a total of 4,05,589 readers have availed the services of AMC-operated libraries. This significant number reflects the city’s growing enthusiasm and commitment towards reading culture.

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