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The general library is known to have many rare and old books, in its collections, and is particularly sought after by those interested in philosophy, history, literature, the social sciences, travel writing, writing on the arts and music, the natural world and poetry, besides fiction. The book
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Memberships are nominally priced, and individuals intending to be members must sign a declaration that says, "I declare my sympathy with the ideal of Universal Brotherhood and will endeavor to cultivate the attitude of brotherliness in my daily living."
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The IIWC has endeared itself over the decades, since its founding, to citizens of the city, and has come to serve many, as a window to a world of literature, arts, philosophy, sciences, new thought and culture.
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classes as well as special summer programs (typically in the months of April and May, each year) covering a variety of interest areas including art, craft, cooking, music, puppetry, gardening and so on.
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The children's library contains several thousand books from around the world, both fiction and non-fiction, for young readers, including illustrated volumes and reference books.
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It houses a general library of over 40,000 books, a children's library and, a magazine section that subscribes to over 400 well regarded periodicals from around the world.
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The IIWC organizes well over a hundred public events each year that comprise lectures and cultural performances and these are free and open to the public.
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https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/columns/others/Window-to-the-world/articleshow/42471628.cms
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ICAI International Conference 2015, in the section listing International Organizations in
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The IIWC often finds itself mentioned in lists of notable organizations in the city.
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Public Library, Cultural Center, Center for Promotion of Global Understanding
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It has attracted, to its lecture platform, eminent personalities including
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Event on the occasion of World Book Day, 2014, jointly organized by IIWC
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Besides its calendar of programs, the IIWC also offers ongoing art and
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The IIWC is closely associated, in its founding principles, with the
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collection is largely in English, but also includes a selection of
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