Now Reading: Coforge library launches reading passport, journal for children
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Coforge library launches reading passport, journal for children
Coforge Public Library will launch a free 'Reading Passport' and 'Reading Journal' for children on National Book Lovers Day, August 9, to promote stronger reading habits. The resources will be available at…
The Story in Brief
Coforge Public Library will launch a free 'Reading Passport' and 'Reading Journal' for children on National Book Lovers Day, August 9, to promote stronger reading habits. The resources will be available at all its branches in Hyderabad, Noida, Gurugram and Delhi. The passport helps children track books read and celebrate milestones, while the journal encourages them to reflect on new words, favourite characters and key learnings. The initiative aims to make libraries welcoming spaces that build aspiration and lifelong reading.
The Indian Opinion
This reading drive is welcome, but it risks becoming a token gesture. Hyderabad's public libraries have long struggled with outdated collections and poor upkeep. Free passports and journals mean little if shelves lack diverse, engaging books and if libraries remain inaccessible to low-income neighbourhoods. The real test will be whether Coforge invests in regular new acquisitions and outreach beyond its existing branches. A measurable target: visits per child and new memberships six months from now.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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