Punjab Public Library, Lahore

#144 among attractions in Lahore

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Facts and practical information

Govt. Punjab Public Library, Lahore, Pakistan, was established by order No. 2798 dated 8 November 1884 of the lieutenant governor of the Punjab, in the Home General Department. It has been registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. ()

Local name: پنجاب پبلک لائبریری، لاہورCoordinates: 31°34'3"N, 74°18'27"E

Address

Library Road, The MallLahore Pakistan

Contact

+92 42 99211649

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Day trips

Punjab Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lahore Museum, Data Darbar, Anarkali Bazaar, Summit Minar.

~330 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Lahore Museum, Lahore
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lahore, the Lahore Museum stands as a testament to Pakistan's rich cultural heritage and historical grandeur. Established in 1894, this museum is one of the largest and oldest in the country, offering a captivating glimpse into the artistic...
0.8 miN
Mosque, Temple
Data Darbar, Lahore
21 min walk • Data Darbar, a spiritual sanctuary nestled within the bustling city of Lahore, Pakistan, stands as one of the most revered Sufi shrines in South Asia. This mosque, which houses the tomb of the Sufi saint, Syed Ali bin Usman Hajveri, commonly known as Data Ganj Baksh...
0.5 miE
Shopping district, Shopping
Anarkali Bazaar, Lahore
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lahore, Anarkali Bazaar stands as one of the oldest and most vibrant shopping districts in Pakistan. This bustling marketplace, with its rich history dating back at least 200 years, offers an authentic experience of traditional Pakistani...
1.1 miSE
Memorial
Summit Minar, Lahore
29 min walk • Summit Minar, also known as the Summit Minaret, is located in the heart of the bustling city of Lahore in Pakistan. It is a monument that pays tribute to the countless challenges and achievements of the Pakistani nation.
0.6 miE
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Lahore
15 min walk • Sacred Heart Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lahore, located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Built at the behest of bishop Godefroid Pelckmans with Belgian aid and materials, the cathedral was consecrated by Bishop Fabian Eestermans, the Bishop of Lahore, on 19 November 1907.
0.8 miNE
Mosque
Shab Bhar Mosque, Lahore
21 min walk • The Shab Bhar Mosque is a colonial era mosque in the Shah Alami neighbourhood of Lahore, Pakistan. The mosque is said to have been built overnight, following a dispute between local Hindus and Muslims in 1917.
1.1 miN
Museum
Fakir Khana, Lahore
28 min walk • Fakir Khana is a private museum and house located in Lahore, Pakistan, owned by the Fakir family. Fakhir Khana contains over 20,000 objects, and is the largest privately owned museum in South Asia.
~630 ftN
Square
Istanbul Square, Lahore
4 min walk • Istanbul Square is a roundabout at the intersection of Mall Road and Prof. Ashfaq Ali Khan Road in the heart of Lahore, Pakistan. It is named after Istanbul, Turkey, the sister city of Lahore.
1.1 miNE
Mosque
Saleh Kamboh Mosque, Lahore
28 min walk • Saleh Kamboh Mosque is a mosque located in Lahore in the Pakistani province of Punjab. The mosque was built by Muhammad Saleh Kamboh, a court historian during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Although the mosque was built during the reign of Aurangzeb, it includes features of Shahjahani architecture.
1.1 miSE
City hall
Masonic Temple, Lahore
30 min walk • Lahore Masonic Temple in the Charing Cross neighbourhood of Lahore, Pakistan, is the former home of Prince Albert Victor Lodge 2370ec, and Hope and Perseverance Lodge No. 782, two Masonic lodges warranted by the United Grand Lodge of England.
1.2 miE
Cemetery
Mominpura Graveyard, Lahore
30 min walk • The Mominpura Graveyard is a Shia cemetery in Lahore, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest graveyards in Lahore, and contains over 10,000 burials according to its records. Many graves are hundreds of years old. Established by the Qizilbash family, the cemetery is situated near the Lakshmi Chowk, opposite Empire Cinema.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Punjab Public Library?

Nearby attractions include National College of Arts, Lahore (2 min walk), Lahore Museum, Lahore (2 min walk), Istanbul Square, Lahore (4 min walk), Punjab University, Lahore (5 min walk).

How to get to Punjab Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Punjab Public Library:

Bus

Civil Secretariat Metrobus (6 min walk)
MAO College Metrobus (11 min walk)

Metro

Anarkali • Lines: O (10 min walk)
G.p.o • Lines: O (11 min walk)