Community Library
A free lending library focused on local children and youth who are largely attending government schools. Other than core book-related services, we promote engagement and literacy, offer computer classes and host a range of activity workshops and performances on weekends.
B886/8, Tent Factory,
Near Shamshi Talaabnear,
New Delhi – 110030
Library Contact: Mahima
Contact Email: mehraulicommunitylibrary@gmail.com
| Library Staff Members | 1.5 |
| Library Member Strength | 1000 |
| Gender Breakdown of Members | 50% of each |
| Age Groups Served | 5yrs to 18yrs |
| Library Branches | 1 |
| Villages/Clusters Served | 3-4 wards of the urban village agglomoration of Mehrauli |
| Book Collection Size | 5000 |
| Type of Books in Collection | – Picture books in Hindi & English, including Head Start books (mostly English) – Study books organised class/ grade-wise, including for higher education (both languages, mostly English) – Fiction for older readers (adults, young adults) in both languages, mostly English – Fon-fiction (science, GK, art & craft, etc) for different age groups, mostly English – Graphic novels/ Comics, mostly English |
| Average Daily Footfalls | 50 |
| Types of Reading Programs | Read Aloud, Storytelling, Early Learning/Foundational Literacy, Adult Literacy |
| Other Library Programs | Internet access, Art & craft Sessions, Skills-based ‘interest developing’ sessions e.g. around law, journalism, performance, etc. |
| Presence of Various Library Policies (enrollment/admission, safety, anti-discrimination & inclusion guidelines etc) | – Enrolment/ admission: prospective members must provide detailed addresses and working WhatsApp numbers, as well as school details, agree to join a members’ WA group, and abide by the library rules. – Only after a week’s membership can they borrow (2 x books for 1 week) and only after a month’s membership (and if they are 11 years or older) can they use the online desktops. – We don’t have a detailed policy on anti-discrimination/ inclusion but we continually welcome everyone and highlight that all are welcome. – We have library rules/ guidelines to ensure the place functions practically and peacefully for a wide variety of users (e.g. remaining quiet, respecting each other and the books, no eating & drinking, etc etc) |