Bangalore Public Library

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Public Library
gptkbp:accessibility Wheelchair accessible
Accessible restrooms
Elevator access
Braille_signage
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:Karnataka_State_Government
gptkbp:annualVisitors over 500,000
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Henry_Irwin
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Indo-Saracenic_architecture
gptkbp:built over 100,000 square feet
gptkbp:collectionSize over 1 million books
gptkbp:communityPrograms Cultural events
Literacy programs
Summer reading programs
Educational workshops
gptkbp:coordinates 12.9716° N, 77.5946° E
gptkbp:country gptkb:India
gptkbp:established 1909
gptkbp:events Workshops
Book fairs
Author talks
Storytelling sessions
gptkbp:futurePlans Sustainability initiatives
Expansion of digital resources
Increased community outreach
More interactive programs
gptkbp:governedBy gptkb:Bangalore_Development_Authority
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bangalore Public Library
gptkbp:languageSpoken English
Hindi
Kannada
Other regional languages
gptkbp:location gptkb:Bangalore
gptkbp:membership Open to all
gptkbp:notableEvent Manuscripts
Rare books
gptkbp:partnerships Universities
Non-profit organizations
Community groups
Local schools
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Bangalore_City
gptkbp:renovated Ongoing maintenance
Major renovation in 2008
gptkbp:services Internet access
Reference services
Reading rooms
Children's section
gptkbp:staff approximately 100
gptkbp:type Public Library
gptkbp:website http://www.bpl.gov.in