About Us
The Story Behind the Shelves
From Silicon Valley to Story Saturdays
Prakrith Arivagam, part of Prakrith Charitable Trust began with one person’s mission to give children a space free from screens, rich with imagination.
Meet the Mind Behind the Mission
Meet the Mind Behind the Mission
Sriram Gopalan
After two decades in the U.S. tech industry, Sriram Gopalan felt the growing disconnection in childhood. In 2023, he moved back to Chennai and transformed a quiet space into a vibrant community library — where children read, explore, and create beyond screens.
His vision wasn’t just to start a library, but to start a movement.
After two decades in the U.S. tech industry, Sriram Gopalan felt the growing disconnection in childhood. In 2023, he moved back to Chennai and transformed a quiet space into a vibrant community library — where children read, explore, and create beyond screens.
His vision wasn’t just to start a library, but to start a movement.
“This isn’t just about reading books. It’s about giving children back their wonder.”
Building a Community of Curious Young Minds
Our Vision
A Vibrant Library for Lifelong Learning
To build a vibrant knowledge center that rekindles the joy of reading, fosters curiosity, nurtures critical thinking and creativity, and empowers every child with lifelong learning—by building an inclusive, community-driven library model
Our Mission
Prakrith Arivagam aims to combat the decline in children’s reading habits by
- Creating engaging, screen-free experiences that restore the habit of reading
- Offering equitable access to books and learning spaces for all children, regardless of background
- Fostering curiosity, storytelling, and self-expression through inclusive, child-led programs
- Building a vibrant community of young readers, thinkers, and dreamers across India
The Heart of Arivagam
Access, Equity & Cultural Belonging
Every child deserves inclusive, culturally rooted learning and access to books, ideas, and opportunities.
Curiosity, Joy &
Creativity
We nurture joyful exploration, imagination, and critical thinking through playful, screen-free, hands-on experiences.
Community, Responsibility & Integrity
Community-led, transparent, and sustainable—built with care, honesty, and a shared purpose to empower children.
Be Part of Something Meaningful
Make a difference through donation, volunteering, or bringing your child to the library.
Donate
Help us grow with books, materials, and programs.
Volunteer
Lend your voice, time, or ideas to our programs.
Membership
Give your child a space to learn, imagine, and thrive every week.
