What to expect
Anna Centenary Library
One of the largest libraries in Asia, opened in 2010 across a nine-storey building with capacity for over a million books, a large children's section and a 1,200-seat auditorium. Built to mark the birth centenary of C. N. Annadurai, it is a modern architectural landmark in Kotturpuram. It draws students and researchers from across the state.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseKotturpuram
DistrictChennai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Anna Centenary Library is planned from Kotturpuram, one of the travel bases in Chennai district. Use Kotturpuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kotturpuram or nearby in Chennai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Distance by road
- Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)55 km
- Kanchipuram72 km
- Puducherry150 km
- Vellore135 km
- Tirupati135 km
Road km to Chennai; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Anna Centenary LibrarySeasonal guide
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Today at Anna Centenary Library
Sunrise5:58 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Anna Centenary Library — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 7:30 PM (closed second Saturdays and public holidays)
Best timeYear-round
Entry: Free (bring ID for entry)
Getting here
How to reach Anna Centenary Library
In Kotturpuram near Kotturpuram MRTS station and the Adyar river.
Getting around Anna Centenary Library
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Anna Centenary Library
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When is the best time to visit Anna Centenary Library?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Anna Centenary Library?
Entry: Free (bring ID for entry). Timings: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM (closed second Saturdays and public holidays).
How do I reach Anna Centenary Library?
Base yourself in Kotturpuram or nearby in Chennai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Anna Centenary Library?
About an hour.
What else is near Anna Centenary Library?
Nearby you can pair Birla Planetarium (550 m), Gandhi Mandapam (840 m), Chennai Snake Park (1.2 km), Tholkappia Poonga (1.2 km).
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Photographs: N. Vivekananthamoorthy, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0), பரிதிமதி (Public domain), Parvathisri (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Anna Centenary Library:N. Vivekananthamoorthy, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0