Kandy Library

Kandy is still the religious and cultural capital of Sri Lanka, founded in the 14th Century capital of the Sinhalese kingdom from 1592-1815. The name Kandy is derived from the Sinhalese "Kanda uda pas rata", which means "five districts in the mountains."

“Kandy Library” was the United Service Library, a European club‑library on the shore of Kandy Lake serving colonial officials.