The Kathaवट blog

Stories from the library

At Kathaवट, books spark wonder, curiosity, thought and joy. Here we share notes for parents on reading for pleasure, book picks, and what's happening at the library.

Our story

How Kathaवट began: from 250 books to a neighbourhood library

Kathaवट started in 2023 as a small library inside a multi-activity centre for kids, with about 250 books. Here is how it grew into a 5,000+ book children's library in Dhanori, Pune.

Why a children's library? The gift of choice

What children gain from a library: choice, variety and the freedom to read at their own pace. A note for parents from Kathaवट, Dhanori, Pune.

Meet Priya: from company law to children's books

Priya Mohire, founder of Kathaवट children's library in Pune: from Company Secretary to Social Emotional Learning and library education.