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Jaffna Public Library

Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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Jaffna Public Library

A public library in central Jaffna, Sri Lanka, set in a white building in Indo-Saracenic style. Visitors see reading rooms, the periodicals section and a garden at the entrance, while many shelves stay closed to non-members.

Highlights

  • Ground floor periodicals section
  • Garden at the entrance
  • White Indo-Saracenic facade

Good to know

  • Closed Mondays and public holidays
  • Visitors admitted from 4 pm to 6 pm
  • Remove shoes before entering

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