Community library welcomes you to dive into books at Batu Ferringhi's beach area


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The committee behind the Batu Ferringhi Community Library (from right) Laura Joseph, Yusrina Muhammad Yusuff Rameskumar and T. Kamalendren arranging and processing the books to be added to library's shelves. Photo: Bernama

A community library in Batu Ferringhi in Penang aims to provide a safe space for its visitors to seek knowledge, reduce information asymmetry for the less privileged and promote learning to help readers' open their minds to diverse perspectives.

The Batu Ferringhi Community Library, established over a month ago, is believed to be the only library that is easily accessible for the locals at George Town’s prime beach destination.

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