Mini Library in Town

I have always been someone who has been fond of book places; whether it’s a bookstore or a library. There is just something amusing about turning the pages of a book, taking in the whiff of the books and

seeing all those books that you’ve been meaning to read.

My sister and I found delight in exploring the corners of the Awon library. As a middle school student, the library was a heavenly place because you didn’t really have much money to buy books every now and then. So I grabbed every book I could. Our hearts broke when Awon library moved away. And for some years, I gave up hope of finding a library close to me that I could find solace in. Until now, that is.

Books Inn, a mini library that has recently opened in Patan caught my interest on Instagram. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they were located only a few minutes from my residence. I jumped at the opportunity to find the place. And I had no trouble finding the place at all. Located right on the way to the Ashok Party Palace, a few metres from the Patan Dhoka, this place is hard to miss. It’s tiny but it’s well organized. This mini library is hardly big enough to explore in a few steps but the range of books it has blew me away. For a tiny space, it was managed to keep a range of books, from thrillers to children to non fiction to Nepali. I did not waste any time in signing up for membership. Since then, I have made my way there regularly.

If you are a bookworm like me, do give Books Inn a try. You can either take membership for 6 months or a year.

Instagram: books.inn1

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