The Library
So it is with children who learn to read fluently and well: They begin to take flight into whole new worlds as effortlessly as young birds take to the sky. —William James
MnSLFF beleives reading not only has tremendous power when it comes to fueling the development of all aspects of language ability, the ability to expand the knowledge, conduct a civil dialog, to become responsible law-abiding citizens. Its importance to the entirety of human life in this day and age really can’t be overstated.
MnSLFF donated the fully furnish library to the Local Government Office, Rajgama Pradeshiya Sabha, in January 2010 with the recommended collections of books by the Sri Lanka Library Board. Since MnSLFF donated over Rupees 900,000.00 worth of books to keep the library up to date.
I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.― Jorge Luis Borges “
MnSLFF donated the fully furnish library to the Local Government Office, Rajgama Pradeshiya Sabha, in January 2010 with the recommended collections of books by the Sri Lanka Library Board. Since MnSLFF donated over Rs. 900,000.00 worth of books to keep the library up to date.
MnSLFF’s latest book collection upgrade donation took place on September 2017. Librarians and the supporting staff came to one of the leading book publishers in Sri Lanka to select the 2018 book collection
MnSLFF reviews the needs of the library to assure the continuous support for the community needs.
After school, the students come to the library to finish their school work as well as for leisure reading
Chief Librarian from the Colombo Municipal Council dedicated her time and knowledge to MnSLFF by volunteering to setup the book collection in the library, as well as training the volunteer staff.
Community members especially the women spend their time in the library. Reading novels and newspapers.
Children enjoy the library as the place for their school work. Further, they volunteer their time to help the librarians.