| Dear Member, This August, your British Council Library comes alive with the creativity, curiosity, and vibrant voices of youth. We're delighted to bring you a series of events that celebrate young talent and inspire a lifelong love of reading and expression. What's inside this issue: - Photography competition capturing raw human emotion
- Creative Saturdays and Culture Fridays across our libraries
- Author talks and new book launches
- Online Reading Marathon for engaged adult readers
- Curated classics and personal development read for on-the-go learning
Visit your library today and discover everything August has to offer! | | | August at a glance – Library Events You'll Love | | | | Snap emotion. Show your story! | Showcase your talent in our Youth Photography Contest! Capture raw emotion in a single shot. Theme: Emotion in Focus – Capturing the Moment. Deadline for submission: Wednesday 13 August Where: British Council Library, Kolkata, Chennai and New Delhi Winners to be announced on 19 August | | | | | Join the online Readers' Club | Take part in a lively discussion with Anju Moses, an academic management specialist with extensive experience leading large academic teams and programmes, as she offers a fresh, youth-driven perspective on books that shape us. When: Friday, 8 August 2025; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (UTC) Where: Online | | | | | | Take On the Digital Reading Marathon! | Embark on the new session of the British Council Reading Marathon, a thrilling two-month online journey for book lovers to grow as engaged readers! When: 22 August to 22 October 2025 Where: Online The programme is open to all British Council library members aged 18 and above | | | | | Book Launch: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief | Join author Sarojesh Mukerjee as he unpacks his gripping modern thriller set in Calcutta—where every twist reveals darker secrets and dangerous truths. When: Friday 22 August I 06.00 p.m. onwards Where: British Council Library, Kolkata. Prior registration is mandatory. This event is open to audiences 18 years and above. | | | | | | Join the fun! At Fun-Filled Saturdays for kids at your library | Get ready for fun-filled Saturdays at the British Council Library – packed with stories, games, creativity, and learning adventures your kids will love! This free session is open to all children When: Saturdays in August Where: British Council libraries in Kolkata, Chennai and New Delhi | | | | | Celebrate stories, art & ideas – Join Culture Fridays! | Discover art, ideas, and global perspectives at Free Culture Fridays – engaging sessions for adults to connect, learn, and unwind at the British Council. This free session is open to adults When: Fridays in August Where: British Council Libraries in Kolkata, Chennai and New Delhi | | | | Discover this month's Digital Library picks | | | | Reads to ignite young minds | Discover Granta's Best of Young Novelists—powerful, fresh voices that will inspire youth with bold stories, ideas, and imagination | | | | | Youth-led stories | Celebrate youth with inspiring videos —discover stories that spark self-growth, build career skills, and empower your future. | | | | Follow us on social media, participate in upcoming events, and provide feedback at IndiaLibraries@britishcouncil.org | | | © British Council
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