Hyderabad, Sept. 16 -- The lost art of sitting quietly with a book seems to be slowly disappearing in a world of endless scrolling, short videos and constant notifications. Reading is often squeezed between work, travel and busy schedules.

But Hyderabad has a space where people can put their phones away, pick up a book and simply enjoy reading.

The Coforge Public Library in Kothaguda offers free reading access and has a collection of more than 16,000 books. Open from 9 AM to 8 PM every day, it is a peaceful space for readers of different ages.

A space for every kind of reader

The library has books across several genres, including fiction, thrillers, travel, self-help, health, spirituality, biographies, classics, comics and graphic nov...