Dear Friends I am happy to note that rural libraries have not vanished. Here is a message from a private philanthropist in Chennai that may bring us some cheer. Vyasamoorthy ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sreenivas V Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 6:47 AM Subject: FW: Village Library-cum-Reading Room To: kv chari Dear Probn Mr.Venkatachari, I forward herewith the photos of the *Rajamma Memorial Library-cum-Reading Room recently started *at my native Village Veeranarayanapuram near Arkonam. While the Reading Room has been functioning from 4th November 2009, the Library is being used by the Villagers from 24th July 2010. Library Building consists of three segments - Library Room (12" X 10"), Reading Room (16" X 8") and the front verandah which is being used by the SHGs for their regular meetings. The *Rajamma Memorial Library *is a *Unit* of *Sreenivas & Lakshmikantham Charitable Trust *and this building constructed by me at a cost of Rs.4 lacs plus is now given to the Trust free of rent and after the IT approval, the building will be transferred to the Trust. About 1500 books have been placed in the Library for use by the Villagers and about 500 books are yet to be listed. Besides, News Papers and Magazines are being provided for the Reading Room. *I am sharing this with you since you have donated valuable books for this cause and introduced/influenced your friends to donate books. *With thanks & regards, *V. Sreenivas* 9940143444. ======= Dr P Vyasamoorthy, 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony Secunderabad 500015 Ph 040-27846631 / 9490804278. My blog: http://vyasa-kaaranam-ketkadey.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.