Where Books Come Alive! Young Orators to Take Over Navsari’s Iconic Sayaji Library Today; Catch the ‘Kavyotsav’ Magic at 9:30 AM! (2026)
Literary Celebration: ‘Mane Gamtu Pustak’ Children’s Special at Sayaji Vaibhav Public Library
The historic Shri Sayaji Vaibhav Sarvajanik Pustakalay in Navsari is set to witness a vibrant literary gathering today, Saturday, January 10, 2026. As part of its acclaimed “Mane Gamtu Pustak” (The Book I Like) campaign, the library’s Mahadevbhai Smruti Khand (1st Floor) will echo with the voices of young readers sharing their favorite stories and poems. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between the digital world and the timeless wisdom of physical books, nurturing a new generation of thinkers in the “Sanskari Nagari” of Navsari.
Today’s Stars: Young Orators & Their Chosen Masterpieces
Students from top Navsari schools will present insightful summaries and reflections on books ranging from philosophy to history.
| Speaker Name | School Name | Book & Author |
| Kanisha Rathod | Chovisi Sandip Desai Pri. School | ‘Kshane Kshane Chintan’ (By Nilesh Mehta) |
| Krish Barot | Ba. L. Parikh Pri. School | ‘Vetal Pachisi’ (By Viral Vaishnav) |
| Sejal Godhakiya | Tata Girls’ High School | ‘Subhash Chandra Bose’ (By Bipin Chandra Yajnik) |
Event Highlights: Beyond Just Reading
- Kavyotsav: Alongside book talks, the event features a poetry festival where children will recite self-composed or famous Gujarati verses.
- Reading Culture: The library, which recently celebrated its 125th year, continues its mission to make every child in Navsari a library member.
- Public Participation: Parents, educators, and literature enthusiasts are invited to attend and encourage the young talent.
Why Sayaji Library is Navsari’s Pride
Founded in 1898 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad, this library is a treasure trove of over 1.46 lakh books in 11 languages.
- Vanche Gujarat Roots: The “Read Gujarat” movement has its spiritual seeds sown in the innovative activities of this institution.
- Diverse Series: The library hosts dedicated sessions:
- 1st Saturday: Youth Series
- 2nd Saturday: Children’s Series (Today’s Event!)
- 3rd Saturday: Women’s Series
- 4th Saturday: Senior Citizens’ Series
Schedule for Today (Jan 10, 2026)
- Time: 9:30 AM onwards
- Venue: Mahadevbhai Smruti Khand, 1st Floor, Sayaji Library, Navsari.
- Entry: Open to all book lovers.
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