Filipino man converts home into library to inspire reading among young

Hernando Guanlao’s library showcases a wide variety of books that he hopes will encourage reading, especially among the young. - Reuters

MANILA: "A good book is easy to find" reads the sign on Hernando Guanlao's two-storey home located on the outskirts of the Philippines' main financial district which he has turned into a public library where anyone can borrow books for free.

Called the Reading Club 2000, Guanlao's library showcases a wide variety of books he hopes will inspire people, especially young curious minds to read, especially at this time when reading ability among Philippine students remains low.