The Puttalam Public Library provides access to knowledge, education, research, reading and community learning resources.<\/p>\n
The library is committed to supporting the educational, intellectual and creative development of the people of Puttalam.<\/p>\n
To witness the creation of a highly modern society within the North Western Province, enriched with knowledge and skills suitable for the modern world.<\/p>\n
To provide the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to create an intellectual society in Puttalam that achieves physical and mental excellence through education and talent.<\/p>\n
Public Library, Kachcheri Road, Puttalam.<\/p>\n
Ibbunbadudda Road (Kalapu Road), Puttalam.<\/p>\n
Depot Junction, Kurunegala Road, Puttalam.<\/p>\n
Members may borrow books for 14 days, subject to the applicable library regulations.<\/p>\n
Books may be renewed according to the library’s renewal rules.<\/p>\n
Each member receives two membership cards.<\/p>\n
Opening Hours:<\/strong> A dedicated section provides books and resources for young readers.<\/p>\n Opening Hours:<\/strong> Provides encyclopaedias, dictionaries and specialised materials for research and educational purposes.<\/p>\n Opening Hours:<\/strong> Provides access to newspapers, magazines and periodicals.<\/p>\n Opening Hours:<\/strong> Provides book conservation, binding and document finishing services.<\/p>\n Please contact the library for service information.<\/p>\n Provides a quiet space for study and learning.<\/p>\n Opening Hours:<\/strong> Membership is available to:<\/p>\n A guarantor may be required for membership applications.<\/p>\n The guarantor may be:<\/p>\n All library users are requested to:<\/p>\n Smoking, alcohol and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited within the library premises.<\/p>\n
\nMonday to Saturday
\n8:00 AM \u2013 4:30 PM<\/p>\nChildren’s Section<\/h2>\n
\nMonday to Saturday
\n8:00 AM \u2013 4:30 PM<\/p>\nReference Section<\/h2>\n
\nMonday to Saturday
\n8:00 AM \u2013 4:30 PM<\/p>\nNewspaper and Reading Section<\/h2>\n
\nDaily
\n8:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p>\nBook Binding Section<\/h2>\n
Study Section<\/h2>\n
\nDaily
\n8:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p>\nMembership Eligibility<\/h1>\n
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How to Apply for Membership<\/h1>\n
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Guarantor Requirement<\/h1>\n
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Membership Fees<\/h1>\n
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\n \nService<\/th>\n Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Membership Application Fee<\/td>\n Rs. 50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Membership & Electronic Service Fee<\/td>\n Rs. 100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Membership Renewal Fee<\/td>\n Rs. 100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Deposit for Non-School Going Residents Outside the Area<\/td>\n Rs. 1,000.00 \u2013 Refundable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Children’s Membership Fee<\/td>\n Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Children’s Application Fee<\/td>\n Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Children’s Membership & Electronic Service Fee<\/td>\n Rs. 100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Children’s Membership Renewal Fee<\/td>\n Rs. 100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n User Responsibilities<\/h1>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n