In an age ruled by screens and swipe culture, reading offers a rare kind of stillness. What if the joy of reading were not hidden behind doors or limited to quiet libraries? What if it were right there, in your neighbourhood park?

That is the idea that led two college students from Ahmedabad, Heet Doshi and Om Thakkar, to create ‘Your Reading Circle’. Through this group, they have started an initiative that is turning ordinary parks into mini libraries, which are free and accessible to all.

Here are the simple steps they followed to bring their idea to life — and you can follow them too, if you are inspired to replicate their vision:

1. Start by building a community of readers

Before installing a single shelf, begin by connecting with people who love books as much as you do. You can create a WhatsApp group, a local book club, or even organise casual weekend meetups. That is how Heet and Om started in September 2023 — by creating ‘Your Reading Circle’ to connect readers in Ahmedabad who were eager to share their thoughts on books and authors.

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