Shree Keshubhai Patel Library


Library Name
Shree Keshubhai Patel Library
Address & Contact Email
T.P.Scheme No.8, Final Plot No.6(Umarwada), Umarwada,Near Varachha Zone Office, Surat.
E-mail: library[at]suratmunicipal[dot]gov[dot]in
Language of Books, Periodicals and Newspapers
RegionalGujarati | NationalHindi | InternationalEnglish
Number of Magazines & Periodicals
14
Number of Newspapers
18
Number of periodicals in the Children's Section
-
Number of Books available in the Library
20465
Books available on topics
Literature, Travel, Literature, Astrology, Spiritual Contemplative, General Knowledge, Religion, Sociology, Language, Dictionary, Science, Computer Information Technology, Medicine, Engineering etc.
Timing for Issue & Return of books
8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. (Monday closed) | 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. (on Public Holidays)
Membership Fees
SMC GBR No. 8/2013, Dt. 23/01/2013
Child Member(Age Limit : 2 Yr to 12 Yr)
Sr. No | Description | 6 Months | 1 Year | 3 Years |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Admission Fee | 70/- | 70/- | 70/- |
2 | Deposit, for issue of | |||
A) One Book | 500/- | 500/- | 500/- | |
B) Two Books | 800/- | 800/- | 800/- | |
3 |
Book Maintenance Fee / Renewal Fee, for issue of |
|||
A) One Book | 30/- | 50/- | 130/- | |
B) Two Books | 50/- | 80/- | 220/- | |
4 | Total Amount, for issue of | |||
A) One Book | 600/- | 620/- | 700/- | |
B) Two Books | 920/- | 950/- | 1090/- |
Adult Member (Age Limit : 12 Yr above)
Sr. No | Description | 6 Months | 1 Year | 3 Years |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Admission Fee | 120/- | 120/- | 120/- |
2 | Deposit, for issue of | |||
A) One Book | 1000/- | 1000/- | 1000/- | |
B) Two Books | 1600/- | 1600/- | 1600/- | |
3 |
Book Maintenance Fee / Renewal Fee, for issue of |
|||
A) One Book | 60/- | 100/- | 260/- | |
B) Two Books | 100/- | 160/- | 440/- | |
4 | Total Amount, for issue of | |||
A) One Book | 1180/- | 1220/- | 1380/- | |
B) Two Books | 1820/- | 1880/- | 2160/- |
Central Book Store
This section contains books in various regional languages to satisfy the needs of multilingual inhabitants of Surat-such as Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Oriya and so on. Here we have multi-purpose books on various subjects, both ancient and modern. The Novel section is separate. There are nearly 16,000 books in this section.
Title | Particulars |
---|---|
Number of books | 16,264+ |
Membership | 127 |

Features
- Collection of books on various subjects like General Knowledge, Library & Information Science, Journalism, Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences, Economics, Law, Public Administration, Education, Commerce, Language, Mathematics, Physics, Science, Engineering, Management, Art, Literatures, History & Geography etc.
- Arrangement of books according to Decimal based classification system, in such a way as to make them readily available to the readers.
- The readers can search their books themselves (open access system).
- Timing : 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. (Monday Closed), 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. (On Public Holidays)
Children Book Section
This section is large enough to store 4000+ books. There are books which can help in developing creative and constructive abilities among children. Electronic Material is also available to educate as well as to entertain the children.
Title | Particulars |
---|---|
Number of books | 4201+ |
Membership | 18 |

Features
- Books on various subjects of children's choice, educative stories etc.
- Ample books & periodicals for children in Gujarati, Hindi and English.
- Open access
- Timing: 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. (Monday Closed), 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. (On Public Holidays)
Newspaper & Magazine / Sr. Citizen Section
Regular subscription of 14 periodicals of national and international stature with a view to supply contemporary reading material readily available on information, education and entertainment to various readers. This section also contains 18 daily newspapers catering to people of varied reading interests.
Title | Particulars |
---|---|
Periodicals/Magazines | 14 |
Newspapers | 18 |

Features
- Reader friendly environment.
- Periodicals on almost all subjects.
- Timing: 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
- Remains closed only on Makar Sankranti, Republic Day, Dhuleti, Raksha Bandhan, Independence Day, Anant Choudash, Diwali, Hindu New Year, Bhai Bij & Muharram.
Technical Section

A special technical room is constructed for classification, categorization and cataloguing of newly arrived books, repairing and reinstatement of available books.
Reading Rooms
A special provision is made for students to study peacefully who do not have suitable environment for study at their home. Students can visit and study silently or do their academic activities without making noise or disturbing other learners.
Sitting Capacity | Boys | Girls | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 300+ | 150+ | 450+ |


Features
- Separate sitting arrangements for boys and girls.
- Adequate facilities, comfortable sitting & support, lights and ventilation for reading.
- Timing: 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
- Remains closed only on Makar Sankranti, Republic Day, Dhuleti, Raksha Bandhan, Independence Day, Anant Choudash, Diwali, Hindu New Year, Bhai Bij & Muharram