Masterclass

The Bachpan Manao Masterclasses are one-hour online sessions designed to offer practical ideas and tools that you can use right away. Each session provides real, on-the-ground solutions, including programmatic strategies that have worked, skills to enhance your work, and free public resources you can access.

You’ll also hear from those who implement these ideas: program designers, researchers, educators, frontline workers, community members, and parents.

In every masterclass, you can expect to leave with: 
✅ A real-world idea you can apply to your own context
✅ A new skill or resource to support your work
✅ Fresh insights from people working directly on the ground

Come ready to learn and connect, with something valuable to take back with you!

Setting Up a Community Library: What to Start With, What to Build Over Time

Author(s):
Jatin Lalit, Aruna Mithlesh Foundation

What does it really take to start a community library? Beyond books and shelves, this masterclass explores how trust, access, and shared ownership transform a simple space into a community’s collective living room. Drawing from real learnings at Bansa Community Library, this session walks you through what to start with and what to build over time.

WHAT TO EXPECT / WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Starting and Sustaining Libraries

Gain a practical understanding of how to start and sustain a community library that is welcoming and useful for children and families

Access, Trust, Ownership

Learn how to prioritise access, trust, and shared ownership while setting up the space

Thoughtful Book Selection

Understand how to select books and materials that encourage engagement

Simple, Sustainable Systems

Explore ways to create simple systems that support regular use without over-regulation

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