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12-year-old Possibly “Youngest Librarian” in the Entire Country
Here is an inspirational story of 12 year young girl named Yashoda D. Shenoy possibly “youngest librarian” in the entire country.The 12-year-old has set up a free library in Kochi.A library which boasts of a collection of 3,500 books through donations is under her own name--Yashoda’s Library. Currently, the library has 110 members who enjoy the privileges of this free-of-cost space of learning.This library is free for everyone, with no membership charges and no fine charges in case of delay in returning books.”
The thought process of helping people who could not afford even the meagre library fees. She started here Library functioning at a portion of her father's art gallery. She even wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking support for her library.
Source : Deccan Herald
Published on 23.07.2019
Also published in IDeva
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