The Hindu·4 min read·medium
At Chennai’s Vyasarpadi, this reading circle makes books accessible
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Elsa Sunny
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An NGO called Aarvam has established a community reading circle in Vyasarpadi, Chennai, to make literature accessible to economically disadvantaged residents. The initiative has successfully encouraged local residents, including school dropouts and seniors, to engage with books as a recreational activity.
For 23 years, a small corner of Chennai’s Vyasarpadi has been transforming into a makeshift library once a week. This week, it is Satyamoorthy Nagar Park’s turn.
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