Shahrah-e-Iran Road Block-5 Clifton Karachi
Telephone number
libraries@britishcouncil.org.pk

About

The British Council Karachi library is a hub of creativity and culture!

Our library offers collaborative learning and community interaction in a safe setting, with co-working spaces, study rooms, workstations, thousands of books, and unlimited internet – all in one place. We aspire to offer experiences, generate ideas and discussion, and bring people and communities together in a vibrant social space.

Visitor opening hours

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 18:00
We are closed on Sundays 

We will remain closed from 25 December to 1 January, 2023. We will respond to all queries once we reopen with our regular timings on 2 January, 2023.

Library Tour

The first step to becoming a member is signing up for a library tour.  Please visit the Membership page to book a tour in Karachi or Lahore, and sign-up!

Contact and location

Getting Here

The British Council Library in Karachi is located within the British Deputy High Commission premises at the address below:

British Council Library
Shahrah-e-Iran Road, Block-5 Clifton, Karachi

Entrance and Parking

The entrance to the library is on main Shahrah-e-Iran Road, next to a security check-post and opposite Park Lane Hospital. There is no public car park available near the library; however, vehicles are usually parked around SZABIST University and at Park Lane Hospital across the road from the main entrance of the library.

Security

Before entering and as you enter the building, visitors will need to go through security checks. This involves visitors presenting ID documents for verification, walk through gates and baggage scanners.

If you have any queries or concerns, please write to us before your visit: libraries@britishcouncil.org.pk

Accessibility

The British Council Library strives to ensure that its building is accessible. Our doors, aisles, restroom, service desk, and study rooms are all wheelchair-accessible with ramps installed on the premises.
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