Retired principal, librarian couple turn an entire floor of their house into a library
A retired principal and a librarian couple have converted their home in Subrahmanya into a public library housing over 12,000 books and various historical artifacts. The collection includes diverse literature, religious scriptures, and a wide array of historical coins and stamps.
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This story highlights individual contributions to community literacy and the preservation of cultural and historical artifacts in rural areas.
Ashok Kumar and K. Suneetha’s deep love for reading, learning and literature prompted them to convert the entire first floor of their residence at Parvatamukhi in Subrahmanya into a library, housing a collection of more than 12,000 books, besides newspaper clippings, coins, and stamps, to name a few.
The article is a human-interest piece focused on community service and personal hobbies, devoid of political or social bias.
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