Celebrating Taleigao Konsachem Fest with a Cholta Cholta led by Vasco Pinho
Cholta Cholta….Konsachem festak yo! And so we did! On the 21st of August, a Cholta Cholta walk led by Mr. Vasco Pinho set off to explore the intricate history behind the Konsachem Fest that is celebrated in Taleigao on the 21st of August, every year for the past few centuries. This festival, heralds the beginning […]
Kids Cook on 14th August
A group of enthusiastic kids….a skilled teacher….and a guarantee of warm orange cup cakes at the end of the day; this is a recipe for a sure shot success of an evening. Thus was the August edition of Kids Cook at Bookworm, held on the 14th of August. Elaine had the kids’ full attention as […]
Save the Frog and The Wedding of the Frogs
The Bebeachem Kazar book was relaunched with support of the Department of Forest ( Goa) and Gallery Gitanjali Pritha Sardessai read aloud verses from the poem and provided listeners with the beautiful rhyme and rhythm that comes with this Classic poem. Rohan Menezes and Noreen Carneiro read verses out in bi lingual form to […]
Mobile Outreach Program (MOP) is back at Merces
Our Mobile Outreach Program (MOP) is back in Merces at the Village Panchayat hall. We conduct the session every Saturday 5 pm. We need volunteers, campaigning support at Merces. If you are interested, please contact Niju Mohan at niju@bookwormgoa.in
August 2012 Calendar
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Learn Kappiyali/patchwork technique for godhadis/manes
Date: 11th & 18th August 2012 (Saturdays) Time: 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Venue: Bookworm (Location) Resource Person: Aruna Nadkarni Material: 1 meter white cotton cloth (ironed) Pieces of cloth for the kappi/patchwork Needles (pointed) Scissors Tailoring chalk Measuring tape Fees: Rs. 500/- (to be paid at the time of registration) Maximum no. of Participants: […]
Workshop at Lemon Tree Public School, Taleigao
Lemon Tree Public Schools in Taleigao is now a part of the School book Treasury! Bookworm was invited to do a workshop for their preschool teachers on the 21st of July. The objective of this workshop was to create a system that facilitated a better reading habit and also, to use books more fruitfully in […]
Booktalk on "Karmelin" by Damodar Mauzo
In August 2012, we are reading “Karmelin” by Damodar Mauzo. Grab your copy and join us on the 20th of August at 6:00 p.m at our library space.
Bebeanchem Kazar and Save the Frog
Bookworm is celebrating the magic of the monsoon, the beauty of poetry and supporting the “Save the Frog” cause! So join us at an event The Frogs Wedding- Bebeanchem Kazar, hosted by Bookworm in collaboration with the Forest Department of Goa and Gallery Gitanjali. Come on over for a sharing of the poem, now a […]
Booktalk with Anjum Hasan on ‘Difficult Pleasures’
Report by Karen Almeida Booktalkers met on 20th July 2012, fresh from reading ‘Difficult Pleasures’ by Anjum Hasan and eager to booktalk. The fifteen odd Booktalkers and Anjum Hasan shared a relaxed evening Booktalking, in a cozy room at Bookworm. Of course we started with introductions – with bits thrown in about what we liked, […]