British Council has completed 70 years in India. The British Council is UK’s international organisation. They are present in six continents and over 100 countries. They provide educational opportunities and have a library in almost every big city in India. In their library, they provide great atmosphere and amazing facilities. At British Council library, a student get all the resources he or she requires to study and research well. And if you are a writer or an artist then a quiet corner and the resources at british council library helps you in getting into creative zone. Apart from the opportunities, british council nurture your child through events, workshops and different kind of challenges.
Reading Challenge
Talking about the challenges, British Council is coming up with a reading challenge to inculcate reading habit in your child. British Council has organized this reading challenge with a UK firm called The Reading Agency. It starts this children’s’ day, it is a six-week challenge. The theme of this challenge is space chase. This theme is inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. This challenge is for the children aged 5-11 years. In six weeks, children have to read a minimum of six books from a collection of 35 new, hand-picked titles issued by British Council library. This programme is specially curated by The Reading Agency.
And here is the theme of that #ReadingChallenge. @Inbritish #Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/ZlbdHyjwoV
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This programme is designed to encourage and motivate children to read for pleasure. It will develop their reading skills and will improve their English. Reading skills and improved English will ultimately lead to the building of confidence. If a child doesn’t like reading then the British Council creates an atmosphere around him/her which pushes him/her to pick up a book and read. British Council libraries have all the necessary equipment to make learning fun for children. In this competitive world, where both the parents are working, it becomes important that a child gets inspiration to read more and more to get the right amount of knowledge. And this programme is designed to provide that inspiration. Thus, according to me, this challenge is a win-win deal for a modern-day parent.
To know more about the reading challenge, click here.
Library for Everyone
There is something for everyone at the British Council Library.
For students, it is a space that inspires learning, filled with material relevant to studies and research. The British Council offers affordable membership to students which provides them access to space, wi-fi and learning resources along with vale added professional development events and workshops.
For families, the British Council Library (again) has a space that inspires children to discover, learn and explore. It has high quality and trusted content curated by experts which families can enjoy together.
For professionals and freelancers, it is a cultural centre where they can network, exchange ideas and learn from each other. The British Library is bringing communities together through book club meets, book launch events, movie screenings and fun games.
For book lovers, it is a haven as they get unlimited access to bestsellers and award-winning literature. Apart from the physical library, they can online library as well which includes 16,000 comics and graphic novels and 1,800 plus audio books.
So there is definitely something for everyone at the British Council library. To get all the membership details, click here.
Started following British council after bloggers shared about it .
I use to enjoy reading but stopped.
Will start again.
I have done myself a course at The British Council and it changed a lot in me. I would like my kids to do this.
This is a really great thing that British Council library gas ckme up with. Its important to inculcate the habit of reading in children too.
Wow.. I didn’t know that British council has completed its 70 years. It’s reminding of my college days when I used to go there for texts and references. Thanks for the article.
OMG! This place is truly heaven, I should plan a trip with Nitin to Ahmedabad for his infinite love of books 🙂 I love the classy and minimalistic interiors and reading habit is a must for every individual today as many of us are engrossed in our mobile screens.
I agree with your thought that this challenge would be a win win deal for modern parents. Reading is a very good habit to include in every DA routine.
Even your Day reads as DA, I can imagine how much focused you are on your blog’s DA. 😉
Thanks for sharing about this library ,didnt know about it,this is just so amazing
Aditi
It is very important to inculcate reading habits in kids. These are some great ideas to follow. Normally kids follow their parents. The concept of Library for everyone makes perfect sense.
Wow! This is such an amazing challenge. I so wish they continue with this program so that I can take my son next year. Thanks for sharing details.