Library Book Hunt 2026: Final Round Successfully Held at the Main Library
As part of the activities organised to mark the Reading and Literary Months, the Main Library of the University of Colombo successfully conducted the Final Round of Library Book Hunt 2026 on 2nd November 2026 at the Main Library premises. The event was graced by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, and the Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Pradeepa Wijetunge.
Eight teams representing different faculties of the University participated in the final round. The competition was designed to encourage students to explore and effectively utilise the Library’s diverse resources and services through an interactive learning experience. Participants were challenged to locate subject-related and leisure-reading books, retrieve scholarly journal articles through electronic databases, and identify DVDs from the Library’s collection.
Following an exciting competition, the Faculty of Management and Finance secured first place, while the Faculty of Arts won second place and the Faculty of Law achieved third place.
Initiated by Dr. N. M. Karannagoda, Senior Assistant Librarian, Library Book Hunt was organised for the second time by the Main Library in 2026. The final event was compered by Mr. T. Ramanan, Senior Assistant Librarian, while Sirasa TV, the event’s media partner, provided media coverage.
The programme provided an engaging opportunity for students to enhance their information-searching skills, explore the Library’s physical and electronic resources, and develop greater awareness of the services offered by the Main Library. It also complemented the objectives of the Reading and Literary Months by promoting reading, encouraging exploration of diverse reading materials, and fostering a stronger reading culture among university students.
Last Updated on November 9, 2026 by Main Library
