Hasrat Mohani Library
| Hasrat Mohani Library | |
|---|---|
 Hasrat Mohani Library, a public library located in Hyderabad, Sindh | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Type | Academic library |
| Established | 1905 |
| Location | Hyderabad, Sindh |
| Service area | Hyderabad, Sindh |
| Collection | |
| Size | 40,000 books |
| Other information | |
| Budget | Rs. 2.5 million[1] |
| Parent organization | Government of Sindh |
Hasrat Mohani Library, formerly known as Holm Stead Free Readers Hall, is a public library located in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan, adjacent to Pacco Qillo.[2] It is the oldest library in the city of Hyderabad.[1]
History[]
The library was built in 1905 as Homestead Hall in the honor of Dr. Homestead, a well-known surgeon of Hyderabad, Sindh.[2]
After the partition of India, Radio Pakistan set up a regional office in the library which they occupied until 1967.[2]
In 1967, the library was renamed after an Indian poet, Hasrat Mohani.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Trouble for book lovers: Hasrat Mohani Library hit by funds shortage". The Express Tribune. June 10, 2013.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Homestead Hall - Hasrat Mohani District Central Library, Hyderabad". heritage.eftsindh.com.
Categories:
- Libraries in Sindh
- Tourist attractions in Hyderabad, Sindh
- 1900s establishments in British India
- Libraries established in the 1900s