Philippine ‘library home’ inspires young readers


Curious minds: Children reading books at Guanlao’s communal library in Makati, Metro Manila. — Reuters

“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.

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