Kolkata launches first boat library in the country
On Republic Day, January 26 Kolkata in a first of its own kind initiative launched a library on boat for the children. A state official said that from a selection of 500 books in English and Bengali children will be able to choose from the Young Readers’ Boat Library. The official added that the idea to create the boat library is to get some good collection of books and appreciate the city’s beauty while cruising on the river Hoogly. “The boat library would take the people on a three hour long trip. The trip will begin at the Millennium Park and the boat will travel all the way to Belur Math and return from there and on all weekdays there will be three trips” said the official.
West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) in collaboration with the city’s heritage book store hasset up the library. The cost for a ride on the library boat will be 100 rupees for adults and 50 rupees for children. The boat will also be equipped with a free Wi-Fi facility. Eventually the boat library will also host activities such as storytelling, dramatized reading, poetry sessions, book launches, music and more.
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