Edayar Grameena Vayanasala

The Edayar Grameena Vayanasaya (Reg. No. 07/MPA/535) is one of the "Grade A" public libraries in Kerala and is in Ernakulam district, located in Edayar. It is affiliated to Kerala State Library Council and has a collection of more than 14,246 books on various subjects. It was established earlier in 1924 as "Martha Mariyam Vayanasala" in Edayar St. Mary's Jacobite Church with a good collection of books and opened for the public. After a few years, with the support of the people in Edayar, library owned about half acres of land in Peedikappady and constructed a new building with memorial hall, reading and circulation rooms and an independent office. A vast play ground with an open-air auditorium served several cultural events happened through many years in this village. Apart from revenues from members, the library receives a government grant from the Kerala State Government Archived 18 January 2006 at the Wayback Machine. It includes a good amount for purchasing new books and other library activities. Library also gets grants from Koothattukulam municipality and different government sources. Around 500 new books are adding every year to the existing collection. Library organizing a Nursery school, Vayomithram center and a Karate Training Center. Various programs sponsored by local and government agencies are also hosted and held here. The major event celebrate here is Thiruvonam

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