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. […]
Not just a ‘ Bookworm’
Herald Cafe 2nd June 2016 Bookworm Library recently received the Goa State Best Library award, a feat that would not have been possible without the efforts put in by its Director, Sujata Noronha. Café catches up with this eloquent storyteller and enthusiastic promoter of reading World of books: Sujata Noronha shares her passion for reading […]
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
Mankulem Bookworm
Being with small children is a lovely experience. We get to know their imagination, their thinking, their interests. I got another chance to be with children because of Bookworm. Ma’am called us and told us that Sakshi and I will be going to the Anganwadi which is newly constructed in Bambolim. The children there have […]
Sharing journals from Chimbel
The Mobile Outreach Program (MOP) is one of Bookworm’s important programs that take the library experience to children who have no access to library resources in their community. Children who access MOP are mostly first generation school goers between the ages 3 to 13 years. Through this program we try to foster a relationship with […]