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Grown Ups at Storytime

Blog written by: Sujata Noronha Bookworm this April has been heavy and ponderous, the weather uncooperative and oppressive and yet I have had two of the finest and most surprising days at the library because of stories, now in my 21st year of practice ! We have begun a new initiative this year, to draw […]

Libraries in School: Bridging the Gap

Blog written by Rucha Prabhudesai (Bookworm Intern) As children, we all had spaces that felt safe, warm, and welcoming. When I was growing up, Bookworm was one of those spaces. Bookworm to me was a place where I could get an abundance of books and participate in a variety of sessions that left me with […]

BOOKWORM HOLIDAY LIST 2026

  Date Day of the Week Holiday 1st January 2026 Thursday New Year  26th January 2026 Monday Republic Day 3rd March 2026 Tuesday Holi 21st March 2026 Saturday Eid – Al – Fitr 3rd April 2026 Friday Good Friday 15th August 2026 Saturday Independence Day 14th September 2026 Monday Ganesh Chaturthi 15th September 2026 Tuesday […]

Our Library Cards: A Journey Through Books

The Vinay & Jean Kalgutkar Community Centre by Bookworm, Saligao started in September 2022. It has become a vibrant space for reading, learning, and community engagement. We, Milika Topo and Priya Naik, are part of this Library and have been working closely with children and community members to create a welcoming environment since 2023.  When […]