Bookworm Children's Library

Bookworm is a library for children that operates out of the locality of Taleigão, near the capital city of Panjim (Panaji) in Goa, India.

The lending library is aimed "for children of all ages and abilities" and has dedicated spaces for creative activities and reading.

Bookworm was launched in 2005 by Elaine Mendonsa and Sujata Noronha, both educators, with the aim of creating a library and learning space to enhance literacy and the love of books amongst the children of Goa.

It says: "Story books are at the heart of Bookworm's efforts to build literacy and creative thinking skills in children in and out of school."

Sale proceeds from Bookworm Publishing support library work in schools and community.