Kathmandu Valley Public Library reopens after 114-day closure

The landmark public library at Bhrikutimandap resumes services after months of closure over a rent dispute, but questions remain over the government’s takeover and its future management.

The Kathmandu Valley Public Library at Bhrikutimandap reopened on Wednesday, 114 days after it was locked over a long-running dispute concerning unpaid rent for property owned by the Social Welfare Council (SWC).