A small free library is started at TASK Trust premises in Kuvempunagar, Mysuru. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Little Free Libraries, a public book exchange movement aimed at increasing access to books, has launched in Mysuru.
TASK Educational Charitable and Welfare Trust, Mysuru, which has taken the initiative in this regard, said that three small free libraries operating on the principle of ‘Take a book, leave a book’ are now open across Mysuru.
The Little Free Library includes a small shelf that allows patrons to exchange books. While one such library was opened at TASK Trust office, 651, E and F Block, Kuvempunagar in the city, two more were set up in Gokulam – one at Tina’s Café and the other at Books and Brew Library.
Statement by the chairman of TASK Trust Prof. SMM Haq, who is also a retired professor of geography and principal of Sarada Vilas College, Mysuru, said the libraries are officially registered with the United States-based international non-profit Little Free Library, which has placed Mysuru on the global map of the Little Free 100 of more than 20,000 countries in more than 20,000 countries.
TASK Trust said it organized a gathering to celebrate the launch of Little Free Libraries in Mysuru on October 24 at its premises in Kuvempunagar and the event drew enthusiastic response from people of all ages.
“Operating on the ‘take a book, leave a book’ principle, Little Free Libraries have turned reading into a shared community act – making books accessible outside formal institutions and fostering a spirit of trust, learning and togetherness,” said a statement issued by the TASK Trust.
“The library boxes were built with immense enthusiasm by community volunteers and beautifully painted by local independent artists and makers. The launch was made possible by community donations of books and funds, ensuring that the Little Free Libraries remain sustainable and open to everyone – from children and students to women, seniors and everyday readers,” said Prof. Haq.
The Little Free Libraries will be managed by their local administrators. While the TASK Trust will maintain the library at its office, Tina and Digangana Mukherjee will maintain the libraries at Tina’s Café and Books and Brews Library.
For more information, those interested can visit www.tasktrust.org/lfl or contact its Executive Secretary Omer Haq at 9449118357.
Published – 27 Oct 2025 20:54 IST
