The Book Trunk Library & Reading Room

To familiarize yourself with our rules and regulations, please read below carefully. By becoming a member you agree to our all rules and regulations listed on this page, which may be updated from time to time.

Admission Rules:

  • Registration should be done to become a member of The Books Trunk Library & Reading Room.
  • As a part of our registration process, we may collect following data from the members including but not limited to name, phone number, email address, purpose of joining, photograph and a copy of identity card.
  • We request members to share copy of their identity cards for our internal security measurements. You can present either Adhar card or Driving License.
  • Our staff may get access to member’s name, phone number and photo for verification during the entry.
  • Membership will be activated only after receiving the payment against the invoice.
  • Members are required to renew membership before 5th of every month else 200rs fine will be applicable for late payments.
  • Membership fee is non-refundable and non-transferable non adjustable.
  • Membership will remain active on the dates mentioned in the invoice and cannot be preponed or postponed.
  • We retain the right to cancel the membership without any refund if the member does not follow the rules of the library Or in any case of misbehavior.
  • Collect your deposit with 15 days else deposit amount will be forefitted.

General Rules:

  • Silence to be maintained at all times and no discussions permitted. Enter, leave and work quietly.
  • Our premises are under video surveillance.
  • While we take all measures to keep The Books trunk reading room a silent zone, we cannot take responsibility for external factors including noise pollution from weather; construction / repair work in our building or nearby areas; or factors that are out of our control.
  • Personal belongings to be kept properly and at your own risk.
  • We do not take responsibility of your gadgets, ( mobiles , laptop , Gold ,anything )Do not leave them behind, we will not take any responsibility for loss or theft .
  • Right of admission reserved.
  • No one is allowed to eat anything inside the reading room.

Use of Technology:

  • We love technology but not the distraction it brings, hence please keep all your electronic devices on silent mode at all times and use earphone/headphones while using laptops/tablets.
  • We provide free wi-fi to all members but cannot promise any specific speed as it depends and fluctuates based on number of users streaming at the same time.
  • Mobile Phone Usage Policy (Important): Although we allow mobile phones on the premises, the use of a mobile phone in any other form is strictly prohibited.
  • Mobile Phones must be kept on silent mode at all times and must not be kept on the study desks.
  • Do not attend phone calls when you are inside the library, please step out to attend your calls.

Safety and Hygiene:

  • Do not stick papers with tape / glue or leave sticky notes on the desks. If found they can be removed by management any time or without conveying.
  • No smoking allowed in library premises, pantry area, toilets and balcony. If anyone is found smoking, he/she will be issued detention right away.
  • Meals and Refreshment of any kind including Tea and Coffee to be consumed in the pantry or balcony area.
  • Please follow Toilet Manners while using the washrooms.
  • Water the washroom properly.
  • Switch of the lights after use.
  • Any misconduct or rude behavior in the library and surrounding premises is liable to strict action.

Working Hours

  • Monday To Saturday : 6:00 am – 11:00 pm Sunday 9 am to 11 pm
  • We may reduce our working hours on major public holidays or festivals including Diwali, New years etc.
  • Please enter and leave the premises between the working hours.

Rules for 1st floor Balcony Area

  • Balcony area is a silent zone and meant for reading newspapers only
  • Talking or Group Discussion is not allowed.
  • Attending personal phone calls is okay (if you are not loud)

Rules for Dining area (Terrace)

  • You can use terrace for having meal.
  • For group discussion.
  • Arrange the chairs properly after use.
  • Put all the waste in dustbins.

Disclosures (Important)

  • As a part of our registration process, we may collect following data from the members including but not limited to name, phone number, email address, purpose of joining, photograph and a copy of identity card.
  • Our staff may get access to member’s name, phone number and photo for verification during the entry.
  • We retain the right to cancel the membership without any refund if the member does not follow the rules of the library.
  • While we take all measures to keep The books trunk reading room a silent zone, we cannot take responsibility for external factors including noise pollution from weather or construction / repair work our building or nearby area or factors that are out of our control.
  • Do not leave any personal belongings behind, we will not be responsible for any loss or theft of any item including books, notebooks, stationary, electronic devices or any other personal belongings whatsoever.
  • We provide free wi-fi to all members but cannot promise any specific speed as it depends and fluctuates based on number of users streaming at the same time.
  • No smoking allowed in library premises, pantry area, toilets and balcony. If anyone is found smoking, he/she will be issued detention right away.
  • While we take measures to avoid spread of Covid-19 based on government guidelines, we will not take responsibility for any health issues arising due to use of our premises.