Nostalgic Memories of British Library Trivandrum

How many of you in Trivandrum remember the building, location and interior of British Library in Trivandrum. At one time, probably till late 90’s or early 2000, it was functioning in the same premises of YMCA at Statue, Trivandrum.

Why did I remember this library now?
Today while taking my scooter near Kumarapuram, I saw a man who resembled the person who had worked in British Library. He was a pleasing young man then, with thick mush – which was more like bristles on a brush. I remember him giving me some allowance when I present overdue books at the library counter. Thanks for that favor!

Looking Back!

What do I remember about the British library which had a good collection of fiction and non-fiction books? Which book did I read? Did I ever finish a book?

I remember the faces of three to four people who worked there – one lady was my friend’s friend’s mom. Maybe.

Then there was another young girl – mostly wore sari, pleasing young lady at the counter. She had pimples, if my memory is right.

The security guy, who wore the tag and kept our bag at the counter.

Another good feeling was the air conditioned interior which was my temporary stop-over place to cool myself after roaming around the city.

The carpeted interior, clean neat shelves, books that was arranged by topic, etc

Upon entering the building, the left side was the reference side, where there was always people sitting with a pile of books, taking notes. Probably, some of them might have become bureaucrats or now warming their seat in some corporation or Govt Secretariat.

Once or twice I watched the video, and mostly I took magazines, some ILTES magazines with English quiz at the end. One phrase or idiom I still remember from that magazine is “Two to Tango”.

The white interior, the sofa with handsome cushion to relax, read and dream. I used to feel like a big man then, taking topics such as Ethics and so on. I don’t remember reading the any of these big titles, expect for one book.

It was the time, when I had a rage for stock market. The book on Technical Analysis is the only one when I read it all. Most other times, I came to the library to pay over dues and it always pinched my wallet. Still, I continued the tendency to keep the books without returning it on time.

1. What are your memories with this library? 
2. Did you meet new people, or make new friendship?
3. Do you miss this place in Trivandrum, like I do?
4. What happened to the books that filled the shelf?
5. Why did they stop this in Trivandrum?
6. Is it possible to bring it back? 
7. Did the people loose their job or they continue to work with British government?