The Community Library Project

Community Library

The Community Library Project is driven by the belief that everyone should have access to books and should be able to engage with them. This can be achieved by establishing libraries where people can borrow books without any cost. We are committed to creating a library movement that embraces all members of society and provides an inclusive environment for people to come together, express their thoughts, and address important issues. Through this, we aim to contribute to the development of a fair and considerate society by increasing access to books and promoting critical and creative thinking. Our objective is to foster a society where freedom, self-awareness, and meaningful debates can thrive.

Library Contact: Simpy Sharma
Contact Email: thecommunitylibraryprojecttclp@gmail.com

Library Staff Members	19
Library Member Strength	10940
Gender Breakdown of Members	Female: 5,057 Male: 5,873 Non-Binary: 2 Non-Confirming: 5 Prefer not to say: 3
Age Groups Served	Below 5yrs to 21yrs+
Library Branches	4 (3 Offline and 1 Online)
Villages/Clusters Served	–
Book Collection Size	31355
Type of Books in Collection	Picture books and wordless books are visually engaging and easy to read, making them perfect for younger members and early readers. Wordless books are aimed at the youngest age group members who are just starting their reading journey. These books rely solely on illustrations to tell a story and encourage imagination and language development.  Our collection includes a diverse range of fiction books spanning various genres such as fantasy, mystery, and adventure to cater to different interests. Additionally, we offer non-fiction titles covering a wide array of topics including poetry, politics, graphics, comics, biographies, autobiographies, contemporary world history, Indian history, as well as topics related to the sub-continent and world politics. We also have a collection of books in vernacular languages such as Hindi, Urdu, Dari, Pashto, Bangla, and others to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for members from diverse linguistic backgrounds.  A significant part of our collection focuses on literature that advocates against caste discrimination, Islamophobia, gender inequality, and other forms of social injustice. These stories amplify voices from historically marginalized communities.
Total Take Home Circulation	3471
Average Daily Footfalls	200 – 250
Types of Reading Programs	Read Aloud, Storytelling, Book Talks, Reading Circles/Book Clubs, Early Learning/Foundational Literacy, Adult Literacy
Other Library Programs	1. Cyber Project: Free computer and internet access for studying and obtaining information. 2. Women’s Reading Circle: A program aimed at building relationships with adult women and empowering them to engage in activities at community libraries. 3. Book Report Clinic: Members write book reports once they have read 80 books to enhance their critical thinking, articulation, and confidence. 4. Honor Roll: Celebration of reading milestones at 10, 40, 80, and 100 books. This program recognizes the challenges and celebrates the achievements of readers. 5. Head Start to Reading: A program for children aged 4-6 involving a 2-hour playtime in the library, focusing on socialization, read-aloud/story time, and playtime. 6. Workshops: The library organizes various workshops covering music, photography, film, theatre, dance, teen sexuality and wellness, gender, and media literacy. Additionally, a game room is set up once a week, offering activities such as chess, checkers, carom, and puzzle solving for children’s enjoyment. 7. Artist and Author Visits: Occur regularly, providing opportunities for engagement and learning. 8. Arts and Crafts Program: This program, held twice weekly, is particularly beneficial for children with low reading confidence as it allows them to express themselves and gain confidence in a supportive environment where every participant is valued. 9. Other activities for adults include poetry nights and talks.
Presence of Various Library Policies (enrollment/admission, safety, anti-discrimination & inclusion guidelines etc)	Yes, 1. Child Safety 2. Code of Conduct 3. All Are Welcome 4. Social Media 5. Internal Complaint Committee 6. Staff Development Fund Policy 7. Staff Leave Policy 8. Employee Health Policy