Disha Library and Community Learning Centre

Totem Resource Centre established community libraries in ten tribal hamlets. We call these libraries ‘Disha Community Library ‘. In Malayalam the word ‘Disha’ means direction. Through these centers we aim to address critical issues like school dropout.

Totem Resource Centre, Chennalode,
Chennalode, Kalpetta,
Wayanad,
Kerala – 673122

Library Contact: Jaisreekumar
Contact Email: totemngo@gmail.com

Library Staff Members2
Library Member Strength3450
Gender Breakdown of MembersN.I.L.
Age Groups ServedLess than 5yrs to 21yrs and above
Library Branches10
Villages/Clusters Served10 village
Book Collection Size5600
Type of Books in CollectionStories and Novels for children, Scientific Fiction, Popular Science Books etc
Average Daily Footfalls25
Types of Reading ProgramsStorytelling, Book Talks, Reading Circles/Book Clubs, Early Learning/Foundational Literacy
Other Library ProgramsCollective Study Sessions, Book Talks
Presence of Various Library Policies (enrollment/admission, safety, anti-discrimination & inclusion guidelines etc)Yes