Kandy library

The Kandy library boasts a collection of nearly 15,000 items comprising books, magazines and DVDs. We cater to nearly 4,000 library members.

The library has three main sections: The Young Learners Centre, the English Learning Zone and the lending section.

We also provide discounted memberships to our teaching centre students and IELTS exam candidates with the aim of supporting their learning journey.

Access our library collection

You can login to our library collection online using your unique username and password provided. Here you can:

search, reserve and renew your books online
view the library material you have borrowed and find out about new book releases
check real-time availability of books and other material online

The Kandy library is at the same address as our Kandy English language centre.

For enquiries:
Tuesday to Saturday - 9.00 - 17.00

For payments:
Tuesday to Saturday - 9.00 - 17.00

Overdue charges

Per Book - Rs. 20 (per day)

Per DVD - Rs. 50 (per day)

Per IELTS book - Rs. 450 (per day)

Other charges

Items reserved - Rs. 25 (per item)

Replacement of lost membership card - Rs. 500

Lost barcode of borrowed item - Rs. 100 (per barcode)

Lost/damaged library material - charges will be calculated accordingly to the value of the item and a 40% handling charge.

Payments can be made by cash, credit card or cheque, between 9.00 and 16.00 from Tuesday to Saturday.

Our Kandy library offers two areas specifically designed to cater to your information and learning needs:

Our English Learning Zone (ELZ) hosts English language teaching resources, a reference section and resources to help you prepare for exams such as IELTS and Cambridge English. The English Learning Zone comprises of a listening and studying area where members can practice their English learning skills. In addition to the vast collection of books and CDs, the English Learning Zone also conducts workshops to help you improve your speaking skills, events and activities for library members and non-members.
Our Young Learner Centre (YLC) provides computer access for children learning English and a collection of over 5,000 children's books. We host a variety of workshops, including reading programmes and interactive story-telling sessions to help children start reading at an early age while developing a life-long love for books.