The Tamil Nadu Public Libraries Act, 1948 provides the creation of the Local Library authorities for each District. The objective of the department of Public Libraries is to render best library service to the greatest number at the least cost. The main duty of the library is for providing library services for community well being.

District Central Library, Tiruchirappalli is  under the Control of the Directorate of Public Libraries, Chennai and under the  Department of School Education, Tamilnadu

Vision

District Central Library, Tiruchirappalli is strong community partner to connect the people to learn, share and create.

Mission

To provide free and equitable access to cultural, intellectual and informational resources and to support life long learning.

To empower and strength the communities  by providing a spectrum of services, programs and materials with latest technologies.