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We are first FREE Community Library of Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh impacting 36 Villages & 40K Population. Want to order books for us, wishlist link- https://www.amazon.in/hz/wishlist/ls/3OU1S7O6Z65SL?ref_=wl_share

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · Nov 13

In this video we asked our members what they love most about their Free Community Library. From reading newspapers to studying for hours, or even just enjoying the toys, reading comics, everyone agrees—it's like a second home at Bansa Community Library! Watch here- youtu.be/snujFPA8vA8?...

What do Bansa Community Library Members like the most about their Library?

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 2d

you are sending more than a parcel; you are sending opportunity, dignity, and joy to a young reader discovering their voice. Order a book today or contribute monetarily here: rzp.io/rzp/lctrEUfg or UPI: amf@hdfcbank, and help us keep learning alive in places where libraries are yet to reach.

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Expand & Enrich our Library’s Collection: Help us get more books for our community. . . Bansa Community Library was founded with a simple yet powerful vision: to create a space where books are accessi...

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 2d

In many villages around us, books & resources remains out of reach, yet the hunger to learn, read, and dream continues to grow. When you order a book today from our Amazon Wishlist amazon.in/hz/wishlist/..., 👇

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 7d

Every book you send travels miles to reach a young reader discovering stories for the first time, a girl finding her voice through words, or an aspirant who can now prepare for competitive exams without migrating to faraway cities.

Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 7d

In many villages around us, there are no libraries, and distance keeps people from reaching the Bansa Library. Yet, the hunger to learn, read, and dream continues to grow.
This Daan Utsav, through our Wishlist, you can help us bring books to these villages, to the hands that need them the most.

Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 7d

When you order from our Wishlist, you’re not just sending a parcel, you’re sending opportunity, dignity, and joy.
For first-generation readers, for adults rediscovering learning, for girls who read under lanterns, for every dreamer who now dares to imagine more, your small act can make a difference.

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 7d

These are not just any books, they are personally requested by our readers. From textbooks and guides for UPSC, & other exams, to novels, poetry, & children’s storybooks, each title on the list reflects someone’s hope, someone’s effort to learn, and someone’s belief that books can change their life.

Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 7d

WE NEED MORE BOOKS FOR OUR LIBRARY
Order a book today from our Amazon Wishlist- amazon.in/hz/wishlist/... and help us keep learning alive in places where libraries are yet to reach. You can also contribute monetarily here- rzp.io/rzp/lctrEUfg or UPI- amf@hdfcbank

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 9d

free community library, where members feel a deep sense of belonging, where curiosity leads, and where the most meaningful lessons unfold naturally, in moments of courage, wonder, and shared discovery.

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 9d

not because anyone told her to, but because she wanted to. The board is hers, the lesson is theirs. In our open and welcoming space, there are no rigid instructions, only the freedom to explore and the joy of learning together. This is the spirit of a contd. 👇

Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 9d

If you look at this picture closely, you’ll see more than just a child writing on a board. In our Bansa Library campus, learning flows freely. Today, a young member stood on a chair to reach the board, wrote the Word of the Day, and began explaining it to her friends, contd. 👇

A wide shot capturing a dynamic learning moment inside the Bansa Library campus. A young primary school girl, wearing a bright shirt, stands on a small wooden chair to gain height, as she actively writes on a large whiteboard mounted on the wall. She is teaching the 'word of the day' to a group of approximately a dozen peers who are seated cross-legged on the floor in front of her. The atmosphere is focused and collaborative, highlighting the child-led learning and free spirit of the community library environment.

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 11d

Our librarian Prachi sits with young readers, guiding them as they write book reports, a beautiful exercise where every child reflects on what they’ve read, understood, and felt after finishing a book. It’s not just about reading, but about learning to think, express their own voice through stories.

Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 14d

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 14d

This is what a Sunday looks like at a rural community library in village Bansa of Uttar Pradesh.

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 20d

At Bansa Library, books brought us together, but it’s the small joys that keep us close. Our Amul protein lassi party was full of chatter, laughter, and togetherness. For us, the library isn’t just a place to read, it’s a place where everyone belongs.

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 23d

Scenes like these remind us every day that a library goes far beyond books, it becomes a world where learning and play walk hand in hand.
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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · 23d

Everyday magic at Bansa Library. Children lining up, eyes full of excitement, waiting for their turn at the Toy Library. For them, Bansa library is not just shelves of books, it’s a place of joy, play, friendship, and dreams.
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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · Sep 8

Read the full story here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow...

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · Sep 8

On International Literacy Day, our story found its way to the pages of Times of India. From a handful of books to a movement of readers and dreamers, we’ve grown with our community. This is not just about us, it’s about every child, every reader, and every dream in Bansa and beyond.

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · Sep 7

Sharing some snippets from Teacher's Day Celebration at Bansa Library, this event was conceptualised and executed by our Student Leadership Council.

Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · Sep 3

For us, this is more than just recognition, it is a reminder of how librarianship creates a bond that transcends geography. Whether in rural Uttar Pradesh or in Canada, libraries are driven by the same shared passion: spreading knowledge, nurturing communities, and ensuring access for all.

Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · Sep 3

We, the librarians of Bansa Library, feel truly honoured to be featured in the 100th Anniversary Special Edition of Canada’s Cranbrook Townsman Library.

Read the full story here- www.cranbrooktownsman.com/home/booknot...

BookNotes: The Librarians of Bansa

On the Cranbrook Public Library's 100th anniversary, a shout out from northern India

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · Aug 31

One small click from you can make a lasting difference for them. Order from their wishlist today and become part of their journey. www.amazon.in/hz/wishlist/...

Check out my list on Amazon

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · Aug 31

We’ve put together their requests into an Amazon Wishlist, every book you order goes directly into their hands. This is a simple way to gift the joy of reading and the tools for learning.

Check out my list on Amazon

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · Aug 31

Sunday Book Discussion Happening in the outer compound of the Library.

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Our members have shared their wishes, they have asked for books and stationery that will help them learn, explore, and dream bigger.

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Bansa Community Library @bansalibrary.bsky.social · Aug 27

And through play, they slowly discover that the library is a world of endless learning, imagination, and growth.