Library Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

When a library turns into makerspace in Bengaluru

February 14, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Are libraries relevant today? Can they become interesting public spaces for learning? An experiment in Bengaluru is trying to explore it.

A letter from the library

December 12, 2015 Preeti Mudliar

Being a regular at a library or even a second hand bookstore is about appreciating serendipity – you never know what you might find.

Want a funded library for your government or non-profit school?

June 14, 2013 Nagaraj

In India, only a few lakh children can access a library. Pratham Books, a Bangalore based publisher of children’s books has a unique plan to address this issue.

Education

Bengaluru’s new libraries adore the reading public

May 23, 2011 Navya P K

Having mostly popped up over the last decade, Bangalore new age libraries are tuned in at Internet speed to city’s vast reading bunch and their ever-expanding preferences. A Citizen Matters special.

Faithful few keep old world library going

November 14, 2010 Sudha Narasimhachar

The Gupta circulating library in Malleswaram, has been serving over three generations of readers. What makes Mr Gupta continue?

“I want to have a million books”

June 23, 2010 Meera K

Meet R Sunder Rajan, who after having worked in IT industry for 15 years, has started a chain of libraries called Just Books in Namma Bengaluru.

New age lending libraries for children

February 12, 2009 Reshmi Chakraborty

Libraries for children are coming up across Bangalore. Most offer not just books, CDs and toys but also a host of activities and experiences.

Education

A fun way to learn with Booky Bob

November 14, 2008 Janaki Badrinath

This Children’s Day saw the launch of a unique library to promote healthy and effective reading habits among the children of south Bangalore.

Bangalore’s timeless cultural crucible

July 16, 2007 Malathi Nayak

IIWC takes noteworthy efforts to promote cross cultural exchange and inculcate a cosmopolitan spirit in the city.