#Junior Study School Children Thrilled by Visit to Information Centre

Udaipur, In an effort to spark curiosity and deepen children’s interest in reading, knowledge, and books, Class I students of The Junior Study School embarked on an inspiring exposure trip to the Information Centre located near Chetak Circle on Monday. The young learners were given an enriching tour of the centre’s library and reading hall, leaving them wide-eyed with excitement.

Deputy Director of the Information & Public Relations Department and in-charge of the centre, Gaurikant Sharma, said that the children were instantly delighted upon entering the library’s vibrant world of books. They enthusiastically explored newspapers, magazines, general knowledge books, science titles, story collections, children’s publications, and literature across various subjects. The students also observed the peaceful discipline of the reading hall and learned how readers engage with texts in a quiet environment.

The aim of the visit was to connect children with books and help them develop the habit of regular reading—an essential component of their holistic development. Staff members of the Information Centre explained the functioning of a library, book classification, and the proper use of resources in simple, child-friendly language.

When asked about their experience at the end of the tour, every child joyfully responded in unison: “We loved it!” The visit concluded with sweets being distributed among the students. Officials present included Accounts Officer Jaswant Singh Bhati, Assistant Administrative Officer Vachaspati Derashri, Information Assistant Ashok Attal, support staff Heeralal Sharma, and Computer Operator Bhupendra Patel, who all helped guide the children.

Library, Reading Hall, and Archives Attract General Public Too

Deputy Director Sharma shared that the Information Centre also provides free seating for around 150 candidates preparing for competitive examinations. Newspapers, magazines, yearbooks, and reference material are offered free of cost in multiple languages. With more than 300 visitors daily, the centre remains a popular hub for students and general readers alike.

Exhibitions are frequently organized by the state government, and the archives section preserves decades-old newspapers—some dating back more than fifty years—which the public can view during office hours. These preserved newspapers form a valuable heritage record for researchers, citizens, and history enthusiasts.