Transcending to the world of stories
In today’s world, storytelling is not something that is confined to the four walls of the house; it has become an art that can be learnt, innovated and performed for the purpose of education and entertainment. Café speaks to a few storytellers in Goa to find out more We all grew up listening to stories. […]
BY THE BOOK
As a part of 2016 Summer Programming, Bookworm returned to the park with a two day Fun Festival for children and parents, last weekend at the Garcia da Orta in Panjim. Books and a jumble sale for the evening. An open mic segment was organised on both days to showcase the talent of the children […]
Best Library and Best Librarian awards presented
From The Navhind Times, 25th May 2016 Directorate of Art and Culture awarded the ‘Best Library’ to Bookworm library, Taleigao, and the ‘Best Librarian’ to curator, Krishnadas Shama Goa State Central Library, Carlos Fernandes, for the year 2014-15, at the Sanskruti Bhavan, Panaji. Bookworm library transcends the traditional notion of a quiet book reading space, […]
Bookworm Library Gets Goa State best Library Award
Report from Gomantak Times 21st May 2016, Page 3
Speech and Drama at Bookworm
Bookworm offers 2 exciting programmes on the basics of acting. Classes are fun and learning is through games and exercises. The programmes are empowering and enriching. They teach skills and at the same time strengthen core human values and build self-confidence. Both courses should be taken together if seeking Trinity College of London certificate exam. […]
Summer Blast–The Really BIG book sale and other fun activities
☀☀☀☀ Beat the Heat with the Bookworm’s Summer Blast on ✨ Saturday, the 14th and Sunday, the 15th of May ✨ 2016 from 4.00 – 7.00 pm at Garcia Da Orta, Near Panjim Church. Lots of Fun Game Stalls, Crafts and Activities for every age, Water Games to beat the heat, Yummy Bites and Cool […]
Bookworm Events – May 2016
Bookworm Summer Camp – First Week
We started our Summer Camp from the 11th of April with the first themed week ‘Out & About’. The title spoke volumes and after careful planning, we came up with an itinerary. The plan was to have a totally outdoorsy week. We started with the Bhagwan Mahaveer Children’s park. Nine children and four adults were […]
‘Good Dog Carl’ and our special lending library
Written by Amrita I came out of the metro station, checking my watch. It was already 4 pm. I needed to reach home, as my children would be home anytime now. My mobile rang and the screen displayed ‘Home’. So, I knew my children were already home! I walked faster, even as I picked up […]
Picture Books: Who are they for ?
Update: For those you missed the talk, you can listen to the same here. Thanks to Frederick Noronha for recording and uploading. I love Picture Books so it was fitting for me to use the space created by the Design Centre, Porvorim for me to talk about them. I loved that there was an audience […]