MOW MOBILE LIBRARY - Request for books and volunteers for library in Orang Asli Pulau Indah community

Since our post on the "MOW Celebrate - Christmas event with Orang Asli Pulau Indah", where we requested for support to set up a mini library in their community hall, we have received donations in the form of cupboards and floor mats, from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, new books from Scholastic and pre-loved books from various donors. Thank you to all who have contributed!

We are almost ready to realize the wish of the Orang Asli Pulau Indah to have a library for the children to cultivate the good habits of reading. However, before we do that, we are seeking support for the following:

1. Library Volunteers
This is the first library in the community, and the Orang Asli do no have experience in the set-up, maintenance and running of a library. We would like the mini library to truly serve the community for many years. Thus we are calling for volunteers with an affinity for books and children to help manage this mini library and conduct quarterly/monthly (or more frequently if time permits) activities for the children in the community. The Tok Batin expects between 40-50 children to use the library regularly.

Please note that Pulau Indah is in Port Klang. This is a peaceful scene of the community, and the community hall where the library will be housed. Activities for the children can take place in or outside the hall.

2. Books
We still need more books for the library - both English and Malay books. The books should be suitable for pre-schoolers, primary school and lower secondary school children. They can be picture books, poster books, story books, workbooks, etc. We welcome pre-loved books.

These children truly need your support. The library will be an avenue for them to learn more about the world outside their little community, encourage reading and learning, do better in schools, go to college and eventually make a better living for themselves.

If you are interested to contribute to this good cause, either as a volunteer or donating books, please contact June at trccpenchala@gmail.com or call Kim at 012-3036019.