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The first public library in the country was the 'United Service Library', which was established in 1813. It was exclusively used by civil and military officers of the Government stationed in Colombo and was housed in a building opposite the Queen's House on Janadhipathi Mawatha (formerly Kings Street). In 1829 the burghers opened the 'Colombo ...
Sri Jayewardenepura University Library. Colombo University Library. Kelaniya University Library. Moratuwa University Library. Open University Library. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. Ruhuna University Library. Wayamba University Makandura Library. General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University Library.
1.11 ha. Design and construction. Architect (s) Michael Brawne. Developer. Ministry of Housing and Construction. National Library of Sri Lanka is a research and a reference library and the main library and information centre in Sri Lanka. It is located on Independence Avenue, Colombo .
Colombo Public Library; J. J. R. Jayewardene Centre; N. ... University of Colombo library This page was last edited on 8 February 2021, at 22:54 (UTC). ...
In 1921 renowned Scottish town planner Professor Patrick Geddes recommended that the Council should construct a large central and dignified municipal building to house the council, a public reception hall, the mayor's office and a public library. The need for the Colombo Public Library was addressed by a philanthropic donation of a building by ...
In 1961 Corea was appointed Chief Librarian of Colombo Public Library in 1961, a position she held for 27 years. Corea also helped establish the Sri Lanka Library Association, and served as its president. Publications. Corea, I. (1975). Libraries and people: Colombo Public Library, 1925–1975. Colombo: Colombo Public Library.
The Colombo National Museum, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum, is a museum in Colombo and the largest in Sri Lanka.Founded in 1877 and maintained by the Department of National Museums, it holds collections of significant importance to Sri Lanka, such as the regalia of the Kandyan monarchs, as well as many other exhibits relating the country's cultural and natural heritage.
Colombo Library may refer to: Colombo Public Library, the largest public library in Sri Lanka; University of Colombo library, a university library on the campus of the University of Colombo, also in Sri Lanka.