Itanagar, Feb 21: In an effort to encourage reading habits among students, the Department of Public Libraries, organised a “Storytelling” competition as part of a library awareness programme at the State Central Library, Itanagar on Friday. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from school students across the Capital Complex.
Director of Public Libraries, Yanga Rigia Ete, who attended as the chief guest, urged students to make visiting libraries a habit and prioritize reading books over excessive mobile phone usage.
Highlighting the importance of reading to expand one’s knowledge and understanding of the world, she exhorted the students to visit the library, especially during school vacations, and assured that the library now houses a vast collection of knowledgeable and insightful books for young minds.
Addressing the gathering as a resource person on mental health for children, Dr Leeyir Ete emphasized that books can be great companions for students, helping them overcome loneliness and providing a positive diversion through engaging stories.
While Assistant Director of Public Libraries (ADPL) Toko Api welcomed the gathering and the resource person, Deputy Director of Public Libraries Yayum Riba delivered the keynote address, and ADPL Yajap Kena offered the vote of thanks. Among others, Junior Librarians BB Lal, KN De, and BK Sarkar were also present on the occasion.
A total of 33 students from four schools across Itanagar Capital Complex participated in the storytelling competition. The winners are: Kushi Panka of Vivekananda Central School (1st position), Ramakrishna Public School (RKPS)’s Tacha Rikam (2nd position), Afrina Begum, Upper Primary School, C-Sector, Itanagar (3rd position), Soumya Kumari of VCS (4th position), and Tana Maz of RKPS (5th position). 
The event successfully reinforced the importance of libraries in fostering a reading culture among students and encouraging them to develop a lifelong habit of learning through books.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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