A free library for children was inaugurated by the BMC at B N Vaidya Garden, Hindu Colony, Dadar recently. This is part of the civic body’s plan to start a garden library in each ward. Earlier, a similar library was set up at Cooperage Bandstand Garden, Colaba. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is getting funds for these libraries under Corporate Social Responsibility schemes, a civic official had stated in this paper. He also added that they would add books depending on the response.

This library contains biographies of eminent personalities, historical books and reading on nature and healthy lifestyle. These books are made available in this library for the intellectual and holistic development of children, one was informed and to inculcate interest in sport and exercise.