SCHOOL LIBRARY
A sumptuous and well stocked library is the hall mark of quality education. A library is not only a reservoir of knowledge but also represents the summits of intellectual excellence that human minds can attain through diligences, dedication and perseverance.
Bal Bharati Public School, Dwarka boasts of individual libraries for the junior and senior classes. The total number of books for both the libraries comes down to 26,000 with the figure increasing with each passing day. The libraries have various sections ranging from textbooks and reference books to fiction, self-help, physical education and general knowledge. Since the school aims at making learning a fun process, there is an assortment of books and playful reading activities conducted at regular intervals for our young scholars.
We have Book Club which caters to the burgeoning curiosity and enthusiasm of avid readers by promoting a love of literature in a positive and nurturing environment.
Reference Books and Magazines keep the students abreast with all that’s happening around. Students are also encouraged to give their suggestion about the kind of books they would like to see in the library,
Apart from books, library also hosts 26 periodicals. Having the intellectual acumen of our learners our library is well equipped with 19 latest laptops, 50 tabs and 27 kindles with Internet access.
LIBRARY INITIATIVES- PARENT-ALUMNI AND SCHOOL COLLABORATION THROUGH BOOKS
- Parents and alumni are invited to Utilize School Library Resources on working Saturdays, which will strengthen the school home connection and will nurture a shared learning experience between the parent and child.
- This association will also help to keep graduates connected to their school, allowing them to stay informed about the institution's developments.
School Library has introduced several noble initiatives to augment the reading habits of students:
- Mobile Library Program: Library Club students visited slum areas and conducted story telling sessions for underprivileged children.
- Books for All Campaign: Library Club students have set up a “Books For All” counter for students to deposit their old books. The same may be used by other students.
- Prizes for good reader were given to voracious and exemplary readers
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES (Session 2024-25)
| Month | Title of the Activity | Description of the Activity |
| AUGUST, 2024 | Buddy Reading Program | To support weak readers, peer assistance is being provided which will boost their reading skills, and build confidence. |
| JULY 30, 2024 | HT LIT Fest | The school hosted an Interschool Book Reading Session and competition, conducted by author Sutapa Basu in collaboration with HT Pace. 20 schools from Southwest Delhi participated in this event which served as a precursor to the upcoming Hindustan Times Lit Fest |
| JULY 8, 2024 | CBSE Reading Day Celebration | The Reading Day Celebration aimed to cultivate a love for reading and foster literacy within the school community. Class VI students designed unique book covers to visually represent a book's essence, Class VII students created "Story Cards" to enhance storytelling skills, and Class VIII students engaged in "Wanderlust Chronicles" to explore diverse cultures and regions through reading and creative expression |
| 23 April,2024 | World Book Day | Senior Library hosted a vibrant World Book Day celebration, bringing together students, teachers, and book enthusiasts to revel in the magic of literature. Various activities organised were:
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| 6 April, 2024 | Visit to Special Needs School (Holy Heart Special School) | BBPS Dwarka, literary club, comprising enthusiastic members, organized visit as part of our commitment to community engagement and inclusivity.
Activities Conducted:
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MIDDLE DEPARTMENT LIBRARY ACTIVITIES (Session 2023-24) Classes: VI to VIII
| Month | Title of the Activity | Learning Objectives | Description of the Activity |
| OCTOBER | Story Pyramid Making | - Encourage collaborative learning | Story pyramids summarized main points of stories in pyramid form. Students collaborated to analyze and construct these pyramids. |
| - Foster shared understanding and interpretation | |||
| NOVEMBER | Comic Strip Making | - Enhance linguistic skills | Students engaged in group activity where they write, draw, and color comic strips, promoting literacy and creativity. |
| - Understand importance of reading | |||
| DECEMBER | Reading Timeline making | - Learn sequencing and chronological understanding | Students created informative flashcards detailing events from stories they've read, enhancing comprehension and awareness. |
| - Improve comprehension by recalling and organizing events | |||
| - Share knowledge with peers | |||
| JANUARY | Book Tasting | - Introduce variety of literary genres | Students explored different genres by visiting tables with brief overviews, expanding their reading preferences. |
| - Expand reading preferences | |||
| FEBRUARY | Travelogue Making | - Develop descriptive writing skills | Students vividly described locations, landscapes, culture, and experiences from their journeys, enhancing descriptive writing. |
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES (Session 2023-24) Classes: IX to XII
| Month | Title of the Activity | Learning Objective | Description of the Activity |
| OCTOBER | TED Talk | - Raise awareness about an important issue | A TED Talk session was held to provide valuable insights, information, and knowledge on a significant topic. |
| NOVEMBER | Mindfulness Exercises | - Reduce stress | Students participated in various mindfulness exercises aimed at reducing stress, enhancing awareness, and improving concentration. |
| - Enhance awareness | |||
| - Improve concentration | |||
| DECEMBER | Journal Talk | - Learn sequencing and chronological understanding | Students selected a particular topic, collected information from 3-4 periodicals, and presented their findings to the class, improving their chronological skills. |
| - Collect information from periodicals |
Primary Department
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES (SESSION 2023-24) CLASS: III
| Month | Activity | Objectives | Description of the Activity |
| September – October, 2023 | Know the Character | - Use imagination to understand the book better | Students read a suggested book and portrayed a character inspired by their reading. They role-played as that character, speaking a few lines as being a part of that story. |
| November – December, 2023 | Idiomatically Rich | - Strengthen communication and collaborative skills through group work | Students were engaged in a guessing game where they acted out idioms while their classmates guessed the idioms being portrayed. |
| January – February, 2024 | Book Exchange | - Foster a culture of reading amongst children | Young readers shared their favourite books and swapped them with each other, promoting a culture of reading and encouraging reuse and sharing of books. |
CLASS: IV
| Month | Activity | Objectives | Description of the Activity |
| September – October, 2023 | Whizzing through Roald Dahl’s World | - Foster appreciation for Dahl’s contributions to literature | Students embarked on a remarkable journey through Roald Dahl's life and works via engaging discussions led by the teacher. They delved into his childhood, his experiences as a World War II fighter pilot, and his career as an author. |
| - Spark curiosity and further exploration of his books | |||
| November – December, 2023 | Quizathon | - Spark discussion about favourite books and authors | An interesting quiz was conducted on the books read by the students during the class, sparking discussions about their favourite books and characters, which also helped them to discover new reading material. |
| January – February, 2024 | Book Exchange | - Foster a culture of reading amongst children | Young readers shared their favourite books and swapped them with each other, fostering a culture of reading and encouraging the reuse and sharing of books. |
| - Reusing and sharing of books |
CLASS: V
| Month | Activity | Objectives | Description of the Activity |
| September- October, 2023 | Silver Screen Vs Book (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) | - Learn how different mediums convey narratives, themes, and emotions | Students explored the world of literature and cinema through the topic "Silver Screen Vs Book," focusing on Roald Dahl's work. They were engaged in discussions to determine whether the book or the movie adaptation is superior. |
| - Understand how adaptations influence audience perceptions | |||
| November & December | Book Hospital | - Sensitize children about the importance of caring for books | Young learners were taught basic repair techniques such as mending torn pages, refurbishing bindings, and fixing covers, emphasizing the importance of maintaining books. |
| January -February, 2024 | Book Exchange | - Foster a culture of reading amongst children
-Reusing and sharing of books |
Young readers shared their favourite books and swapped them with each other, promoting a culture of reading and encouraging the reuse and sharing of books. |
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LIBRARY ON SMART PHONE
The online virtual library with resources and services is also available 24x7 on smart phone through the given links: -
