Kitabi Dost

Our library started in February 2021 with the support of FLN. we are mostly engaged with children from the Jadav Community belonging to the Dalit Population, as well as children belonging to migrant communities.

3rd Floor, House no. 174, Master Colony
Tughlakabad
South Delhi
Delhi – 110044

Library Contact: Dr. Piyali Dhar
Contact Email: haashi.empoweringsmiles@gmail.com

Library Staff Members3
Library Member Strength60
Gender Breakdown of MembersFemale: 20% Male: 80%
Age Groups Served5yrs to 14yrs
Library Branches1
Villages/Clusters Served1 village, 60 people
Book Collection Size1300
Type of Books in CollectionPicture books, Pop-up books, Fiction & Non-fiction, Biographies, NCERT textbooks, Reference books, Encylopedia
Average Daily Footfalls25
Types of Reading ProgramsRead Aloud, Storytelling
Other Library ProgramsFilm Screening, Computer Application Training such as MS-Paint & Word for children, Art & Craft Session, Debate, Extempore Speeches, Fancy Dress & Roleplay, Games, Events such as Independence Day etc. are observed.
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