State Central Library branch opened at Technopark

A branch of the State Central Library was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Technopark Phase 1 campus, with the aim of serving the reading community in the area, according to a report by wire. Minister for Higher Education Roji M. John officiated the opening in the Bhavani building of Technopark, alongside State Central Librarian Shobhana P.K., as part of the State government's 100-day action plan.

The minister also introduced the library's smart card and digital payment facilities during the event. The smart card system will consolidate library members' information, streamlining the booking process, while the digital payment feature will simplify financial transactions, including fine payments. Roji M. John stated that a branch of the State Central Library has been a long-standing demand from IT employees.

The library is stocked with Malayalam and English literary classics, as well as books on various other subjects, and the minister encouraged employees to provide feedback to enhance the facility in the future. The Technopark branch will operate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on all working days. Comments are required to be in English, written in full sentences, and must adhere to community guidelines; abusive or personal remarks will not be tolerated.