Flood-affected school library gets a revamp

Kochi | Friday | 8th February, 2019

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“Our aim is not only to collect a bunch of books and hand it over to the school but also to redefine the concept of school libraries by creating a colourful, comfortable and friendly corner that attracts children. Instead of furniture in the library, we have carpeted the entire floor and cushions have been arranged. MLA V D Satheeshan will throw open the facility to students at a small function to be held in the school at 10am on Friday. We are also working with the school to have a reading/library programme wherein our volunteers shall have weekly story reading session, storytelling, assisted reading etc with student of various classes. We want to make it a place for creative interaction for the students,” said founder and president of 360 Degree Gautham Ravindran.The revamping has been done at a cost of Rs 60,000.Sr Annie T A, the school headmistress, said that revamped library would promote reading habit among students..