Mobile Library Service
To extend its reach, the library operates a mobile service that brings books and resources to various communities, making information accessible to those unable to visit the main branch
02.12 AM 29th Mar 2026
02.12 AM 29th Mar 2026
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Fresh titles across literature, education, children’s books, and local publications available to borrow today.
The Jaffna Public Library offers a range of services to support visually impaired individuals, ensuring equitable access to information and resources
To extend its reach, the library operates a mobile service that brings books and resources to various communities, making information accessible to those unable to visit the main branch
A dedicated section houses reference materials, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, and specialized texts, to support in-depth research and study.
A library archive section houses a library’s historical or special collections, differing from the main circulating collection. It typically contains unique, original materials like manuscripts, photographs, and documents, often in fragile or non-traditional formats, requiring specialized handling and preservation.
The Jaffna Public Library, a cornerstone of Tamil cultural heritage in Sri Lanka, was officially placed under the administration of the Jaffna Town Development Board on 1 January 1935. Prior to this, the library began as a modest initiative in August 1934, housed in a small rented room on Hospital Road, Jaffna
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Stay up to date with what’s happening at the Jaffna Public Library new collections, community programs, partnerships, and highlights from our services and events.
The programme to develop the Jaffna Library into an e-library was inaugurated this morning (01) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The Jaffna Public Library is scheduled to undergo a major development and digitisation project with a budget of Rs. 100 million.
The Jaffna Public Library offers a range of services to support visually impaired individuals, ensuring equitable access to information and resources
Stay updated with the latest programs, workshops, exhibitions, and community events hosted by the Jaffna Public Library.
In celebration of National Reading Month 2025, and under the theme “Let’s Read and Win”, the Jaffna Public Library, with the support of the National Library and Documentation Services Board, organized an open-category quiz competition for school students
Explore moments, events, and memories from the Jaffna Public Library through images that reflect learning, culture, and community engagement.
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Meet the key officials and library leadership supporting the Jaffna Public Library.
Hon. Mrs. Vivekanandaraja Madivadani
Mayor, Jaffna Municipal Council
Mrs. Anushiya Sivakaran
Chief Librarian, B.B.M. Chartered Librarian, Jaffna Public Library
Mrs. Anitha Thayalan ABC
Assistant Chief Librarian, B.A. Chartered Librarian, Jaffna Public Library
Jaffna Public Library, Clock Tower Road, Jaffna
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