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!

Our Library need more books, many members preparing for competitive and school exams are sharing limited books and waiting their turn to study. You can help, from anywhere. Order a book directly for them from our Amazon Wishlist here- https://t.co/LCNLVJ1FPL #SupportFreeLibrary

Your support nurtures thinkers and changemakers in our community. Please read the full November Update report here- https://t.co/ECfw8xGBE6 #BansaMonthlyReport

material. We urgently need your help to restock our shelves and ensure all members, from the children of our villages to students and reading women, have access to the resources they need. Please consider contributing to our campaign here:

We were especially heartened to welcome 166 new members, 117 children and young adults, and 49 adults, including 4 women and 45 men. but this rapid growth means our book supply can't keep up. Many children wait weeks for books, and students preparing for exams lack adequate study

We are back with our Monthly Update Report. November was a month full of warmth, even as winter set in, woven with nostalgia and a deep sense of community. We were delighted to welcome 1,130 visitors to the library and issue 843 books to our growing community of readers.

It’s my birthday—I am very old, fragile and broke, therefore I ask—please make a donation to @BansaLibrary, they have a list of things they need, if that’s too much work of course cash works excellently

Dear friends, we are opening a new library in Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh, will need your support in getting books & stationery for the Library. You can use this amazon wishlist to send:

Honoured to share that Free Libraries Network has been awarded the S. R. Ranganathan Award 2025, a recognition of our collective fight for free and democratic access to knowledge. Grateful to MPs Thol. Thirumavalavan and D. Ravikumar for presenting this award in New Delhi.

What began as a quiet corner with a few borrowed books has grown into one of India’s most inspiring rural library, watch the entire story here- https://t.co/NuwJydVUgE

Doordarshan UP has released a special documentary on the journey of Bansa Library: This film is not just about Library. It’s about dignity, opportunity, and the power of a community that refused to stop dreaming. Watch the documentary and walk with us through every milestone.

Come say Hi, if you are going to be in Justice Makers Mela, Jaipur this weekend,

I'll be there at the Justice Makers Mela. Meet me at the Free Libraries Network Book Nook!

We’re headed to Jaipur! Join us at the FLN Book Nook at Justice Makers Mela as we celebrate equity, learning, and the growing Free Library movement. See you on 6–7 December! Learn more about the Mela at Agami. @agami_in #FreeLibraryMovement #BansaLibrary #Justice

We’re in Bengaluru! And this visit is extra special, we’re celebrating 5 years of Bansa Community Library. What began as a tiny experiment in a remote village in Hardoi, UP, has grown into the district’s first free community library, now serving 40,000 people across 36 villages.

We’re in Bengaluru! And this visit is extra special, we’re celebrating 5 years of Bansa Community Library. What began as a tiny experiment in a remote village in Hardoi, UP, has grown into the district’s first free community library, now serving 40,000 people across 36 villages.

Today at our Women Adda, a weekly space where women from Bansa and nearby villages come together to talk, learn, and unwind, we hosted a special community screening of 'Homebound' at Bansa Community Library. This beautiful film holds a mirror to the journeys of so many migrant

Help Us Build the Next Generation of Leaders from Bansa! Support a rural learner today: https://t.co/LCNLVJ1FPL Your generosity doesn’t just add books to a shelf, it fuels ambition, opens doors, and builds a future where every child in rural Uttar Pradesh has a fair chance to

Help Us Build the Next Generation of Leaders from Bansa! Support a rural learner today: https://t.co/LCNLVJ1FPL Your generosity doesn’t just add books to a shelf, it fuels ambition, opens doors, and builds a future where every child in rural Uttar Pradesh has a fair chance to

Every child deserves a space that celebrates their curiosity. Celebrating Children’s Day with stories, laughter, and the quiet magic that unfolds when children find a space they truly belong to. Here’s a little glimpse into the joy at our Library yesterday.

Link to our Amazon Wishlist-