Community Library
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 Members | 2 |
Library Member Strength | 3450 |
Gender Breakdown of Members | N.I.L. |
Age Groups Served | Less than 5yrs to 21yrs and above |
Library Branches | 10 |
Villages/Clusters Served | 10 village |
Book Collection Size | 5600 |
Type of Books in Collection | Stories and Novels for children, Scientific Fiction, Popular Science Books etc |
Average Daily Footfalls | 25 |
Types of Reading Programs | Storytelling, Book Talks, Reading Circles/Book Clubs, Early Learning/Foundational Literacy |
Other Library Programs | Collective Study Sessions, Book Talks |
Presence of Various Library Policies (enrollment/admission, safety, anti-discrimination & inclusion guidelines etc) | Yes |