Libraries in Tamil Nadu are more than just repositories of books. In 2010, the iconic Anna Centenary Library opened in Chennai with an investment of ₹172 crore. In 2023, the Kalaignar Centenary Library was inaugurated in Madurai at a cost of ₹150 crore. Similar grand libraries are now planned in Coimbatore, Salem, Trichy, Cuddalore, and Tirunelveli.