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Let’s reform Indian public libraries into FREE, ANTICASTE and FEMINIST libraries for all. #ReadingIsResistance
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Full Video 🎥 of FLNs panel discussion on the Right To Read is out now!
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April 10, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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It's not over yet!
You have helped us reach a quarter of our annual needs to do what we do best - support grassroots libraries and fight for the #righttoread!
Do scroll through our feed to find offers that grab your fancy. Scan the QR code to claim it now. Library Love closes on March 15th, 2025.
Free libraries are a matter of right! We need your help to make that reality. We provide books, librarianship workshops, reading curricula and leadership training for grassroots libraries across India. Image of a young woman reading a book in a sunlit library with large windows. In her background is a 6foot tall stand with the preamble to the Indian Constitution Free Libraries Network works tirelessly to support and advocate for free, public-access, feminist, and anti-caste libraries for all, libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources, particularly to members of communities which have traditionally faced barriers to inclusion. Lefthand Image: A group of boys ages 5-7 are huddled over a picture book. The camera captures a top-angle view of this huddle. Right hand image: A girl aged 10 years reaches for a book on the tallest bookshelf in a library that has ceiling to floor bookshelves. The camera captures her back, stretching for the top. Library Love stays open another week (until 15th March), and we hope that many of you will take advantage of the many generous offers pledged by our supporters and help us reach our goals: which are, simply, staying afloat and doing the work that needs to be done. Left hand image: A young girl aged 14 or 15 is seated on a mooda and reads to 2 other smaller girls, who are enraptured. They seem to be sitting outside a red-walled building. Right hand image: Boys on opposite ends of a see saw are each reading books. Another boy behind the see saw is sitting on another playground swing, reading as well. Five more days to show the library love! To see all the offers, please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ Left hand image: A group of children aged 5-7 years are huddled over a picture book propped on top of a stuffed toy (tortoise). They have face masks on as the picture was taken during Covid lockdown in Spiti Valley Right Hand image: In a mud-walled village library a group of adults are having a deep discussion. Next to them a smaller group of readers is seated at a low table, reading. They are surrounded by books & bookshelves.
March 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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Our Library Love fundraiser had artists, writers & literary stars join to strengthen grassroots libraries across India. The fundraiser is in its last week. We still have some fabulous offers open #ForWorkshops
#ClaimYoursNow Support free libraries everywhere!: www.fln.org.in/librarylove
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There are 4 photographs of people. Below each is the person’s name: Manjul Bajaj Seja Mehta Soumya Mukerji Arundhathi Subramaniam In the centre is this text: Workshops In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. For a donation of INR 3000, you and up to seven other donors get an online two-hour short story writing workshop with Manjul Bajaj. Arundhathi Subramaniam is offering you and nine others an online conversation around writing on the life of a spiritual seeker for a donation of INR 3000 each. For a donation of INR 5000, you can join an interactive two part workshop to explore tools, research and structure that goes into writing about nature/science with Sejal Mehta. For a donation of INR 3,000, Soumya Mukerji invites you to a virtual Creative Cultures Salon on articulating convergent and digital cultures with words and creative imagination. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
March 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Our Library Love fundraiser had artists, writers & literary stars join to strengthen grassroots libraries across India. The fundraiser is in its last week. We still have some fabulous offers open #ForWorkshops
#ClaimYoursNow Support free libraries everywhere!: www.fln.org.in/librarylove
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There are 5 photographs of people. Below each is the person’s name: Jane Borges Maya Sharma Sriram Tarana Husain Khan Andaleeb Wajid Unmana In the centre is this text: Workshops In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. For a donation of INR 2500, Jane Borges will do a 90-minute talk about my craft and the subjects of her work over Zoom. For a donation of INR 3000, Maya Sharma Sriram will do a writing workshop for you and nine others over two zoom sessions. For a donation of INR 3000 you may attend Tarana Husain Khan’s two hour workshop on writing historical fiction – 'Plot it and Pen It'. For a donation of ₹5000, Andaleeb Wajid is offering a one-hour workshop on self-publishing on Amazon KDP and how it differs from traditional publishing. For a donation of INR 3000, you can join an online workshop with Unmana on finishing your first novel. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
March 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Our Library Love fundraiser had artists, writers & literary stars join to strengthen grassroots libraries across India. The fundraiser is in its last week. We still have some fabulous offers open #ForArtLovers
#ClaimYoursNow Support free libraries everywhere!: www.fln.org.in/librarylove
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There are 3 illustrations. Below each is the person’s name: Rajiv Eipe Manjula Padmanabhan Gynelle Alves In the centre is this text: Artwork In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. For a donation of INR Rs. 5000, Rajiv Eipe is offering an original pencil drawing (1 double spread or 2 single pages) from one of his recently published picture books or comics. For a donation of INR 3000, Manjula Padmanabhan will send you an original piece of digital art, inspired by a word or concept. For a donation of INR 5500, Gynelle Alves would love you to consider a choice of personalized illustrations bright and happy in ink and watercolour for you or someone you love. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
March 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Our Library Love fundraiser had artists, writers & literary stars join to strengthen grassroots libraries across India. The fundraiser is in its last week. We still have fabulous offers open #ForOriginalWorkFeaturingYou
#ClaimYoursNow Support free libraries!: www.fln.org.in/librarylove
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There are 2 illustrations of people. Below each is the person’s name: Nadika Nadja Rajiv Eipe & Peter Griffin In the centre is this text: Original Work In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. Get original art by Rajiv Eipe and a poem by Peter Griffin for INR 5000. For a donation of INR 4000, Nadika Nadja will write a unique short story featuring you or a loved/unloved one, in a genre of your choice. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
March 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Our Library Love fundraiser had artists, writers & literary stars join to strengthen grassroots libraries across India. The fundraiser is in its last week. We still have fabulous offers open #ForWritersWithManuscripts
#ClaimYoursNow Support free libraries everywhere!: www.fln.org.in/librarylove
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There are 2 photographs of people. Below each is the person’s name: Bijal Vachharajani Jerry Pinto At the top is this text: Feedback on MS In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. For a donation of INR 5000, Bijal Vachharajani will offer feedback on your picture book manuscript and a 20 minute Zoom call discussion. Jerry Pinto will give you detailed feedback and edit notes on your book-length manuscript if you donate INR 50,000. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
March 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Our Library Love fundraiser had artists, writers & literary stars join to strengthen grassroots libraries across India. The fundraiser is in its last week. We still have some fabulous offers open #ForPoets
#ClaimYoursNow Support free libraries everywhere!: www.fln.org.in/librarylove
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There are 3 photographs of people. Below each is the person’s name: Srilata K Aditi Rao Pervin Saket In the centre is this text: Poetry In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. For a donation of INR 2000, you and nine other donors will get a three hour poetry workshop over zoom with Srilata K. For a donation of INR 4,000, you will get access to Aditi Rao’s 6-part self-paced poetry course online on The Make Space. For a donation of INR 3000, you and four other donors will receive detailed feedback on a set of three poems each from Pervin Saket. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
March 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Our Library Love fundraiser had artists, writers & literary stars join to strengthen grassroots libraries across India. The fundraiser is in its last week. We still have some fabulous offers open #ForWritersByWriters. #ClaimYours Support free libraries everywhere!: www.fln.org.in/librarylove
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There are 6 photographs of people. Below each is the person’s name: Kiran Manral Tashan Mehta Ranjini Rao Anindita Ghose Shutapa Paul वन्दना यादव In the centre is this text: One-on-one sessions In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. For INR 3000, Kiran Manral will do a 30-minute Zoom call on writing strategies or publishing queries. For INR 2000, Ranjini Rao is offering a 15-minute chat on your writing project. For INR 10,000, chat with Anindita Ghose on tools to finish your first novel. For INR 2,500, get 1-hour of brand consultancy, public speaking, or writing (one-on-one) session with Shutapa Paul. 5500 रूपए डोनेट करने पर 30 मिनिट तक लेखन पर सलाह अथवा बातचीत वंदना यादव के साथ और उनकी एक हस्ताक्षरित किताब भी | For INR 5000, get a one-hour artist-to-artist chat with Tashan Mehta. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
March 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Our Library Love fundraiser had artists, writers & literary stars join to strengthen grassroots libraries across India. The fundraiser is in its last week. We still have some fabulous offers open #StoryWriters. #ClaimYoursNow Support free libraries everywhere!: www.fln.org.in/librarylove
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There are 4 photographs of people. Below each is the person’s name: Anjum Hasan Shiv Ramdas Anil Menon Avtar Singh In the centre is this text: Feedback on your story In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. Get personal detailed critique of any short story you want by Shiv Ramdas for a donation of INR 5000. For INR 4000, Anjum Hasan will constructively critique a piece of your writing. Anil Menon is offering detailed editorial comments on three short stories or the first 20,000 words of a novel for INR 10,000 For INR 15,000, Avtar Singh will take a close look at your prose work in progress (short story, essay), and suggest a way forward. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
March 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Our Library Love fundraiser had artists, writers & literary stars join to strengthen grassroots libraries across India.
The fundraiser is in its last week and we have some fabulous offers #ForKids that are still open.
#ClaimYoursNow & support free libraries everywhere!: www.fln.org.in/librarylove
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There are 6 photographs of people. Below each is the person’s name: Menaka Raman Likla & Kripa Adithi Rao Samina Mishra In the centre is this text: For kids In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. For a donation of INR 5000, Menaka Raman will do an interactive online reading session from one of her books for a young person and their friends. You will get a spot on Likla and Kripa’s in-person workshop inspired by the work of Somnath Hore for INR 5000. For a donation of INR 3000, Adithi Rao will facilitate a 3 hour writing workshop for children on the three key aspects of building a powerful story. Get an online poetry-writing workshop for children between 10-14 years on a weekend in May with Samina Mishra for a donation of INR 2500. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
March 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Our Library Love fundraiser had artists, writers & literary stars join to strengthen grassroots libraries across India. The fundraiser is in its last week. We still have some fabulous offers open #NameACharacter. #ClaimYoursNow: www.fln.org.in/librarylove
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There are 2 photographs of people. Below each is the person’s name: Gautam Bhatia Shabnam Minwalla At the top is this text: Name a character In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. For a donation of INR 5,000, Gautam Bhatia will name a character in his next novel after you or a person of your choice. For a donation of INR 4,000, Shabnam Minwalla will name a character in a book after you or someone else and give you a personalised signed copy. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
March 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Support our Library Love fundraiser.
The love is radical. Your support is invaluable.
Scannable QR code with takes you to the Library Love fundraiser website. Text below it says: To claim any Library Love offer scan this code of go to www.fln.org.in/librarylove
March 6, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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…safe, warm & welcoming spaces to read, think and share ideas together.

Public libraries in India must first & foremost, think about every thinker who has been ignored and even violently kept away from reading - and then prioritise their needs.
📸 Kutumb Foundation, Uttar Pradesh
In a small bare-walled room, a group of children aged 15-5yrs sit in a circle and read together. The oldest boy holds up a picture book. The others listen intently. Everyone is absorbed in the book. The library space is very basic. We can’t even see any other books in the image. It is not a rich library by any means.
March 6, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Public libraries aren’t for those who’re already ahead of the curve as a fallout of unjust privileges of caste, class, gender or ability.
Their job is to make reading accessible by all means necessary.
To give the people FREE reading & literacy progs, abundant books, digi access…
📸 TCLP, Delhi
A grey haired librarian smiles and reads to a little girl of 5-6years. They’re both reading Tokato Ki Rangeen Duniya and look like they’re thoroughly enjoying themselves.
March 6, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Our member-organisations show us every day and in every way, that the Right To Read, when delivered, can transform entire generations.
Everyone is a thinker. And if you’re a thinker you deserve the Right To Read.
📸 Chetana Trust, ARM Library, Chennai
Two children are huddled over an “accessible” book customised for visually impaired readers. An older girl in pigtails, black rimmed spectacles and a bright green tshirt guides the fingers of another reader who is younger, has shirt hair and wears a yellow collared shirt. They’re both reading the book with their fingers, together.
March 6, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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#LibraryLove isn’t over!
Our fun(d)raising campaign stays open until 15 March. That’s two more weeks for you to snap up any — many! — of the amazing offers we have been sharing.
Scan the code or visit www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
#RightToRead #OpenBooksOpenMinds #FreePublicLibrariesForALL
Until 15th March you can still choose any or many of the fabulous things our creative friends have been offering you in exchange for donations to Free Libraries Network. Scroll back to into our timeline to check them out. Share the love by telling your pals! ____ Logos of Free Libraries Network and Library Love campaign Scannable QR code with teh text: To claim any Library Love offer scan this code or go to www.fln.org.in/library love
March 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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#LibraryLove isn’t over!
Our fun(d)raising campaign stays open until 15 March. That’s two more weeks for you to snap up any — many! — of the amazing offers we have been sharing.
Scan the code or visit www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
<a href="/hashtag/RightToRead" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#RightToRead #OpenBooksOpenMinds #FreePublicLibrariesForALL
Until 15th March you can still choose any or many of the fabulous things our creative friends have been offering you in exchange for donations to Free Libraries Network. Scroll back to into our timeline to check them out. Share the love by telling your pals! ____ Logos of Free Libraries Network and Library Love campaign Scannable QR code with teh text: To claim any Library Love offer scan this code or go to www.fln.org.in/library love
March 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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We need a whole lotta library L💙VE!
Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL
Jerry Pinto will read your ENTIRE manuscript!
So scan the QR code on slide 2 to donate
OR
Click www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Jerry Pinto Poet, author, teacher Next to it is this text: I will give you detailed feedback and edit notes on your book-length manuscript if you donate INR 50,000 to the Free Libraries Network. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. I will take one month to read your manuscript and give you with detailed notes via email (no calls, please). I will read these on a first-come-first-served basis. That is, if you are the first donor, you get your feedback after one month, the second donor will get feedback after two months, and so on. Jerry Pinto is by his own description, a poet. His first book of poems, Asylum, was published in 2004. He has also co-edited the poetry anthology Confronting Love. His non-fiction books include Surviving Women, Helen: The Life and Times of an H Bomb, and Leela: A Portrait (with Leela Naidu). He also co-edited the essay collections Bombay Meri Jaan: Writings on Mumbai, and Reflected in Water: Writings on Goa. His novels include Murder in Mahim, the multiple award-winning Em and the Big Hoom, and, most recently, The Education of Yuri. Below that, a QR Code, and words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency. The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.
March 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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One L💙VE! One Heart! Let's get together and feel all right.
Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL
Arundhathi Subramaniam is making an amazing offer.
Scan the QR code on slide 2
OR
Click www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Arundhathi Subramaniam Poet and writer Next to it is this text: I am offering you and nine others an online conversation around writing on the life of a spiritual seeker for a donation of INR 3000 each to FLN. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. We will have a deep conversation around writing on the life of the spiritual seeker — the challenges and possible ways to navigate those. This will be via online video chat, with up to 10 participants, for around 90 minutes on a Saturday in April. Bio of the artist: Arundhathi Subramaniam is a poet and a writer on the sacred. She has been active over the years as poetry editor, anthologist, literary and performing arts critic and curator. Author of fourteen books of poetry and prose, her recent work includes the acclaimed sacred poetry anthology, ‘Wild Women: Seekers, Protagonists and Goddesses in Sacred Indian Poetry;’ a book of essays on contemporary women on sacred journeys, ‘Women Who Wear Only Themselves;’ and a poetry collection, ‘Love Without a Story.’ Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency. The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.
March 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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We need you to show a whole lotta library L💙VE!
Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL
Be in @gautambhatia88.bsky.social 's next book!
So scan the QR code on slide 2
OR
Click www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Gautam Bhatia Author Next to it is this text: For a donation of ₹5,000 to the Free Libraries Network, I will name a character in my next novel after you or a person of your choice. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. I am presently working on a sequel to The Sentence, which will be finished by the end of he year. It will feature a cast of new as well as recurring characters, and one of the new characters can be named after the donor or someone of their choice. Bio of the artist: Gautam Bhatia is the science fiction writer, editor, and reviewer. He is the author of the SF duology, The Wall and The Horizon, and the stand-alone novel, The Sentence. He is the co-ordinating editor of Strange Horizons, a Hugo-award winning magazine of fantasy and science fiction. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency. The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.
March 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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We need you to show a whole lotta library L💙VE!
Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL
Be in @gautambhatia88 's next book!
Scan the QR code on slide 2
OR
Click www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Gautam Bhatia Author Next to it is this text: For a donation of ₹5,000 to the Free Libraries Network, I will name a character in my next novel after you or a person of your choice. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. I am presently working on a sequel to The Sentence, which will be finished by the end of he year. It will feature a cast of new as well as recurring characters, and one of the new characters can be named after the donor or someone of their choice. Bio of the artist: Gautam Bhatia is the science fiction writer, editor, and reviewer. He is the author of the SF duology, The Wall and The Horizon, and the stand-alone novel, The Sentence. He is the co-ordinating editor of Strange Horizons, a Hugo-award winning magazine of fantasy and science fiction. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency. The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.
March 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
freelibsnet.bsky.social
We need a whole lotta library L💙VE!
Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL
Meera Ganapathi will send you a print copy of her zine!
So scan the QR code on slide 2 to donate
OR Click www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Meera Ganapathi Writer, editor Next to it is this text: I will send you a print copy of my zine, ‘A reminder to pay the electricity bill,’ if you donate at least INR 500 to the Free Libraries Network. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. 'A reminder to pay the electricity bill' is a collection of poetry and prose created to collect funds for covid relief in the thick of the second wave of the pandemic. The zine is written by me and illustrated by Harshita Borah. Bio of the artist: Meera Ganapathi is a former advertising professional, and the founder and editor of the literary and arts publication, The Soup. She has written various books for children, like, ‘The Girl Who Could Not Stop Laughing,’ ‘Uma vs Upma,’ ‘A friend for Poochi,’ and ‘Paati vs UNCLE,’ which was published by Puffin India in 2022. Her poems and short stories have appeared in several anthologies, including, ‘Cat People’ and ‘A Case of Indian Marvels - Dazzling Short Stories by India's Finest Writers.’ Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency. The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.
March 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
freelibsnet.bsky.social
We need a whole lotta Library L💙VE!
Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL
Soumya Mukerji is making an amazing offer.
So scan the QR code on slide 2 to donate
OR
Click www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Soumya Mukerji Transdisciplinary Writer, Editor, Poet Next to it is this text: For a donation of ₹3,000 to the Free Libraries Network, you get invited to a virtual Creative Cultures Salon on articulating convergent and digital cultures with words and creative imagination. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. I am offering a place of reverie, revelry and relevant discussion on writing about transdisciplinary cultures in a convergent world. This is for a cohort of up to 10 people. Bio of the artist: Soumya Mukerji is a transdisciplinary writer, editor, journalist and culturalist. Her writing and curatorial consulting converges global culture and literature, nature, arts, design and digital creativity, human experience and social issues. Over 16 years, Soumya’s work has appeared in prominent publications such as The Guardian, The Hindu Literary Review and Sunday Magazine, The Bombay Literary Magazine, NDTV and Hindustan Times. She has led independent and progressive media houses with roles such as Managing Editor of STIRworld and Deputy Editor of Platform Magazine. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency. The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.
March 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
freelibsnet.bsky.social
One L💙VE! One Heart! Let's get together and feel all right.
Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL
Sonia Faleiro is making an amazing offer.
So scan the QR code on slide 2
OR
Click www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
The image is a poster with several elements. On a blue background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Sonia Faleiro Author, Founder of South Asia Speaks Next to it is this text: I will send you a signed copy of ‘The Good Girls’ or ‘How I Write’ if you donate INR 5000 to the Free Libraries Network. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. For a donation of INR 5000, I will give you a signed copy of either my book, ‘The Good Girls: An Ordinary Killing,’ or ‘How I Write,’ a collection of interviews which I edited. I will offer five copies of each book. Bio of the artist: Sonia Faleiro’s most recent book, ‘The Good Girls: An Ordinary Killing,’ was nominated for the Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize, the ALCS Gold Dagger for Non-fiction, and the Premio Inge Feltrinelli. Her previous books are ‘Beautiful Thing: Inside the Secret World of Bombay's Dance Bars,’ and ‘The Girl.’ She also edited ‘How I Write,’ a collection of interviews with major South Asian writers. Sonia also founded South Asia Speaks, a literary mentorship programme, and Artists For Change, and co-founded Deca, a global cooperative of award-winning journalists, and Books For Gaza. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. ===== Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency. The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: ===== Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. ===== In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.
February 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM