Another service provided to the public by the Maskelia Pradeshiya Sabha is the library service. Libraries make it easy for the general public and school children to read books, magazines, magazines, etc. and carry books.
Libraries operating under the Maskelia Pradeshiya Sabha
- Maskelia Public Library
- Upcot Public Library
Libraries Opening Time
| Monday – Thursday | 8.30 am to 4.30 pm |
| On Fridays | 8.30 am to 1.30 pm |
| Sunday | 8.30 am to 4.00 pm |
Obtaining Public Library Member Membership
It is necessary to complete and submit the application form to get the membership of the library member. In this case, the membership fee must be paid.
- For school students: Rs. 65.00
- For adults: Rs. 65.00
“Membership is free at National Reading Month (October)”.
School students should complete the library application form and submit it along with the birth certificate or a copy of the National Identity Card signed by their school principal.
Adults should fill up the library application form and submit it along with a copy of the National Identity Card signed by the Grama Niladhari or Justice of the Peace of their area.
Offering library books
Only members have the right to carry books in libraries. Books are given two weeks to pick up and use. And that period may be extended to another week before the expiration of two weeks. Failure to return the books within two weeks will result in a fine of Rs. 1.00 per day.
If a book received by a member is lost or distorted, a new book must be returned. Or pay three times the value of the book. A member can carry a maximum of two books per day.
Library Programs
Our library members also participated in the library performance development competitions organized by the Department of Local Government and won first place at the provincial level.
As part of the National Reading Month, Conducted various programs to promote reading habits in each area Under the honorable chairman of the Maskelia Pradeshiya Sabha.
Facilities have been made to visit and read all weekly newspapers (Sinhala, Tamil) and all weekend newspapers (Sinhala, Tamil and English) as well as monthly magazines.
