M. J. Library

M. J. Library or Sheth Maneklal Jethabhai Pustakalaya is a public library in Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad, India.

M. J. Library
Sheth Maneklal Jethabhai Pustakalaya
CountryIndia
TypePublic library
Established15 April 1938 (1938-04-15)
ArchitectClaude Batley
LocationAhmedabad, Gujarat
Service areaAhmedabad
Coordinates23.023312°N 72.571188°E / 23.023312; 72.571188
Websitewww.mjlibrary.in
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History

Mahatma Gandhi proposed to construct a public library by the collection of books he had at Sabarmati Ashram. Gandhi donated approx 7,000[1]-15,000[2] books to start this library.[3][4]

It was named after Maneklal Jethabhai; father of Rasiklal Maneklal, who donated to construct this library.[4] It was inaugurated by Vallabhbhai Patel on 15 April 1938.[4]

Architecture

The architectural design of library was done by Claude Batley.[5][6] It is built in Rajputana Colonial architecture style.[7]

The entrance area is octagonal space with a dome on top of it. The building is ornamented with chhajjas, brackets and jalis which Batley considered "practical climatic essentials" and rooted in the traditional Indian architecture.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Why the 80-Year-Old MJ Library Is Still the Favourite Library of Many Amdavadis". Creative Yatra. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
  2. A Comprehensive, Annotated Bibliography on Mahatma Gandhi: Biographies, Works by Gandhi, and Bibliographical Sources, Volumes 1-2. Greenwood Publishing Group. 1995. pp. 16, Acknowledgment. ISBN 9780313253379.
  3. The Pacifist Impulse in Historical Perspective. University of Toronto Press 1996. 1996. p. 275. ISBN 9780802007773.
  4. Hemington, James (August 14, 2014). "Iconic MJ Library to reopen soon". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
  5. Williamson, Daniel (2016). "Modern Architecture and Capitalist Patronage in Ahmedabad, India 1947-1969". ProQuest Dissertations Publishing. New York University. pp. 288–291. Retrieved 2020-05-22 – via ProQuest.
  6. Pandya, Yatin (2013-01-07). "Ahmedabad: Where masters crafted their dreams". DNA India. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
  7. "About Us". Retrieved 2021-04-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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