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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 […]

The Library, The Film and The Silence: Screening Flow

The members of the library in Saligao know me as the one who brings the film. So every time I take off my shoes at the door I’m bombarded with one question, “What are we watching today?” And because the poster usually goes out a day or two before, my counter question is always, “what […]

When Library came to School: A Joyful Visit to St. Jude’s School, Betalbatim, Goa

Bookworm believes in the power of reading to transform lives. Its Libraries in Schools (LiS) programme, supported by GSCERT Goa and the Cipla Foundation, aims to nurture a love for reading among children, especially those with limited access to books. Reaching 100 + primary schools across Goa, the programme engages students from grades one to […]

Library of Flavours: Exploring Food and Freedom

We embarked on a delicious journey with a group of curious children, each from diverse backgrounds, eager to explore the world of food and freedom. Our session was filled with laughter, learning, and a buffet of fake food like mutton curry, beef, chicken burger, veg thali, fish fry, fish head curry, etc. that sparked some […]

A Box Full of Stories, A Heart Full of Moments

Written by: Jolyan Dias Sapeco  There’s something quietly transformative about delivering a playset to a home. Not just any books, but books chosen with care,and with a particular child in mind. As part of Bookworm Goa’s Home-Based Library Program, I’ve had the chance to do just that. And while each visit begins with a simple […]