Since 2014 TCLP libraries have been more than just buildings; they’ve been safe spaces for people of all ages, castes, classes, religions, and genders meet, read, and think. These spaces have hosted educational workshops, cultural events, and fostered friendships.
However, we've faced repeated threats from neighbors due to caste, gender, and economic biases, and climate emergencies, which put our members at risk. We've lost two libraries due to forced relocations and are currently in rented spaces, with the possibility of losing our library again. The only way ahead is clearly for the library and community to be in possession of the land on which the library stands. Hence we are raising funds to buy land so that our library can have its forever-home.
हमें एक ऐसा जगह बनाना है जो हमेशा हमारा रहे| जहा हर सदस्य बेखौफ़ आए| और उनका हमेशा स्वागत हो - चाहे वह कोई भी जाति, धर्म, लिंग या आर्थिक स्तिथि का हो| एक ऐसा पन्नाह जहा वह सुरक्षित, और खुश रहे - हमेशा
By contributing to our building fund, you’ll help us obtain a permanent space for library members–one of the many ‘palaces for the people’ that India needs in order to reach our potential as a thriving, thinking democracy.
₹ 2,811,503
Total donation received till now!
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Via Bank Transfer
Account Name: THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY PROJECT Account Number: 2214620951 (Savings Account) IFSC: KKBK0000194 Branch: Kotak Mahindra Bank, C-78, Malviya Nagar, Delhi - 110017
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You can make a cheque in favour of The Community Library Project and courier/mail it to us at:
The Community Library Project C/O Shaoli Dutta Haldar Flat 99, Green View Apartments, Pocket F (DDA SFS Flats) Sheikh Sarai, Phase 1 New Delhi - 110017
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Launching soon: Brick by Brick
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Join us in building a space at the intersection of reading, rights, community, and justice. Our "Brick By Brick" campaign offers you the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy as a supporter of The Community Library Project. With your donation, we’ll engrave your name on a brick that will form the foundation of a permanent library space — one that serves as a safe sanctuary for all voices, and fosters a culture of reading and thinking. With your support, we endeavor to build more than just a building; we strengthen our commitment to equitable access for all.
Our Palaces For The People campaign has been a testament to the power of collective action. We strongly believe that we are in this together. Every brick you donate is a step closer to dismantling the systems that have historically kept access to books and reading out of reach for millions. With your contribution, you are not just helping us build access for now; you are investing in a movement. Together, we can work towards building a future where reading and a safe, equitable space, is a right, not a privilege.
Every brick you add is a piece of the larger vision, and the foundation for the future you want to see!
You can donate:
INR 1,00,000 and above for bronze brick INR 5,00,000 and above for silver brick INR 10,00,000 and above for gold brick
The Community Library Project is a certified Article 64 Charitable Trust with certificate No. IN-DL67330357283378P.
Donation tax-exempted under section 80G(5)(vi) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 vide Unique Registration no. AADTT0219KF20216 issued by Income Tax Department, Delhi.
The Community Library Project operates 2 Bank Accounts with Yes Bank Ltd., Gurgaon, and 1 Savings Account with Kotak Mahindra, Malviya Nagar.
Donations made to TCLP are eligible for a 50% tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. TCLP can only accept donations from Indian citizens. If you have any queries regarding donations, please do get in touch with us via email - finance@thecommunitylibraryproject.org
The Community Library Project
Dharam Bhavan, C-13 Housing Society South Extension Part -1 New Delhi - 110049
