Tuesday, November 14, 2023

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 14th Nov-20th Nov 2023

     ILA (Indian Library Association) declared 14-20 November has been celebrated as National Library week all over India Since 1968 and various programmes are organised to let the public know about the libraries.

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.Library week celebration is a boost to promote the reading habits among the students. 

Photos | Dr. S.R.Ranganathan

Ranganathan, in full Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan, (born August 9, 1892, Shiyali, Madras, India—died September 27, 1972, Bangalore, Mysore), Indian librarian and educator who was considered the father of library science in India and whose contributions had worldwide influence.

Andhra Pradesh Library Association organised an All India Library Meeting in 12 November 1912 in Madras. This meeting lead to the forming of Indian Library Association. Later ILA declared 14 November as National Library Day. Since 1968, 14–20 November has been celebrated as National Library Week all over India and various programs are organised to let the public know about the libraries.

Welcome to Andhra Pradesh Library Association | Andhra Desa Grantha  Bhandagara Sangham

Shri Iyyanki Venkata Ramanayya or Ayyanki Venkata Ramanaiah recognised as the “Architect of Public Library Movement in India” was the man behind the formation of Andhra Pradesh Library Association.  He was honoured with the award of “Granthalaya Pitamaha” by the Maharajah of Baroda. The Government of India honoured him with the Padmashri award.

Activities planned during national library week

1 story telling class VI- X send videos on my no. On 18 th November

2 quiz on National Library week (for all Classes) 17th November

3. Book review (open for all)

4. Poster making About Library (for all Classes) send the pics to my no. 19th November

5. Mass Reading for all Classes

6. Virtual Book Exhibition 20th November


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