TCLN is a collective of free, community, school, college, hospital, and prison run libraries.

Join TCLN

Joining TCLN is free and involves a quick two step-process. First, read and agree to the solidarity manifesto below and then submit your application form.

The Solidarity Manifesto

As a member of The Community Library Network (India) I attest to working to build, operate and propagate free libraries that welcome all without prejudice of caste, class, religion, gender & sexual identity or disability. Libraries associated with me/this organisation strive to create free access to books & grow readers, who may or may not have the means to do so themselves. I pledge to support TCLN and its members by sharing knowledge resources, networking avenues & solidarity in issues related to advocacy or policy-building for the free library movement.

As a member of TCLN (India) I promise not to indulge in any behaviour that puts other members or their libraries at risk or makes them uncomfortable in any manner. I will maintain civility & a spirit of fellowship in all my interactions on behalf of & within the Network.

By submitting the application form for The Community Library Network (India), I am now a member of this network.

Application Forms

For individual library workers/library owners, please click here.

पुस्तकालय कार्यकर्ताओं/प्रबंधकों के लिए संरक्षण

For library facilitation organisations, please click here.