District Library Office

You can find us in Nanganallur, Chennai. The address is a bit confusing because it has a new number, 51, and an old number, 65. We are in the State Bank Colony, specifically the second one in the extension area. It is a very quiet part of town, which is good for a library office. We have 600 061 as our pincode. Inside, it smells like old paper and ink. There are desks for the staff and plenty of registers to fill out. We spend our time managing the books and the logistics for the district libraries. It’s not a fast-paced environment. We take our time with the entries. The windows are usually open to let in the Chennai breeze, though it gets quite humid. We have a few ceiling fans that hum all day. Most people who come here are looking for specific records or are other librarians from the area. We know the postman well because he brings a lot of packages and notices. The furniture is mostly metal cupboards and heavy desks. We don't have a fancy lobby or anything like that. It’s just a workspace where we keep track of things for the whole district. Life in Nanganallur is steady. We start in the morning, do our work, and head home when the sun starts to set. It is a simple life dedicated to keeping the library system running properly.