Reading Hour Activity on the Occasion of Reading Inspiration Day.

 

The Library Department of Oriental College of Pharmacy organized a Reading Hour Activity on 15th October 2025 to celebrate Reading Inspiration Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The event aimed to promote reading habits among students and faculty members, honor Dr. Kalam’s passion for knowledge and education, and foster a reading-friendly environment within the college.

The activity was conducted in the Library and Reading Hall and was held indoors. It was scheduled batch-wise to ensure maximum participation.

The event began with a brief tribute to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, highlighting his contribution to science, education, and the promotion of lifelong learning. Following the tribute, students and faculty members engaged in a dedicated reading session, selecting books of their interest from the library’s diverse collection. Faculty members also joined during their convenient time slots, encouraging students to explore different genres and academic materials. The library environment during the activity was lively and inspiring, reflecting active engagement and enthusiasm among all participants.

The primary objectives of this activity were to cultivate a habit of regular reading, enhance knowledge and critical thinking, and inspire students to value books as essential tools for personal and academic growth. The Reading Hour Activity also served as a platform to create awareness about Dr. Kalam’s vision of continuous learning and intellectual development.

The outcome of the program was highly positive. Students and faculty members appreciated the initiative and expressed their willingness to continue participating in similar reading activities. The event successfully motivated participants to make reading a regular practice and strengthened the culture of learning and curiosity within the institution.

In conclusion, the Reading Hour Activity was a meaningful and engaging initiative that not only paid homage to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam but also rekindled the joy of reading among the academic community.

 

Some Glimpses of the Program:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students & Faculty Members actively participated in the Program.

 

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Celebration of Librarians’ Day & Book Exhibition

 

Celebration of National Librarian's Day 2024

The Oriental College of Pharmacy celebrated National Librarian’s Day with great enthusiasm and respect on 12th August 2024 in the college library. This day holds special significance as it marks the birth anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, the father of library science in India.

                                                                       
                         

The festivities began at 12:00 p.m. with the traditional lighting of the lamp by Dr. Sudha Rathod, Mrs. Alveera Patil, Mrs. Aparjita Patil, and Mrs. Deepali Patil.

                                                         

                                           

     

The highlight of the celebration was a speech delivered by Mrs. Deepali Patil, the college librarian. In her insightful and inspiring address, Mrs. Patil emphasized the importance of National Librarian Day and elaborated on Dr. S.R. Ranganathan’s contributions to library science, particularly his Five Laws of Library Science, which have laid the foundation for modern library practices.

                                                        

In honor of National Librarian’s Day, a book exhibition was organized. The exhibition took place in the library premises from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A local bookseller, Lead India, showcased a variety of fiction and pharmacy books. Some students purchased books, and the library also acquired new titles based on faculty recommendations.

The exhibition attracted around 250 visitors, including faculty members, non-teaching staff, and students. It was encouraging to see numerous book purchase recommendations from the attendees, indicating a keen interest in expanding the library's collection. The event was a resounding success.

                                                              

 

The celebration concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mrs. Deepali Patil, who expressed her gratitude to all the dignitaries, faculty members, non-teaching staff, and students for their presence and active participation, which made the event a grand success.