community libraries India

Every afternoon in Mehrauli, children walk into a room full of books and possibility. From first-generation learners to those opening a book for the first time, this small community library has become a place to read, learn, and belong.

Across India, villages like Bhilar, Perumkulam and Aragam are transforming homes, streets, and even roadside boxes into community-run libraries, bringing books to people where they are.

A youth-led movement is quietly transforming access to books across Delhi with open-air libraries built on trust and community contributions — no fees, no deposits, just a shared love for reading.