By Anne Das
Perak Women for Women Society (PWW) unveiled a new addition to its initiatives with the inauguration of The PWW Book Club, marking a significant milestone for the recently established PWW Centre @ IGS.
This unique PWW CENTRE @ IGS offers more than just literary exploration—it provides a cosy library space for reading, browsing, and borrowing books, complemented by a self-serve drinks station where attendees can enjoy a cuppa coffee while contributing to covering costs.
The launch event, graced by guest speaker Dr. Paul Gnanaselvam, who was invited to read from his book “The Elephant Trophy and Other Stories,” drew the attendance of 30 enthusiastic members and book aficionados. Amidst the camaraderie and engaging discussions, attendees enjoyed local treats, including delicious cake.
Situated on the 2nd floor of a walk-up shop lot, in Ipoh Garden South, the PWW CENTRE @ IGS doubles as a venue for various training sessions, motivational programs, talks, and meetings. The spacious book cafe/library serves as a hub for sharing views and ideas on diverse topics of interest, while the centre itself boasts a slew of intriguing programs lined up for the future.
Sumathi Sivamany, President of PWW, gratefully acknowledged, “The success of the Book Club owes much to the generosity of donors who contributed new bookshelves and numerous pre-loved books. PWW expresses heartfelt gratitude to donors and community friends for their unwavering support in championing the cause of social upliftment for the disadvantaged.”
Note on Book Club Membership:
Membership in The PWW Book Club involves registration of personal particulars when borrowing books to take home or when entering to browse, read, or enjoy a cuppa. There are no formal rules or fees at the moment.
Additionally, there’s a donation box available, with proceeds going to PWW to offset utility expenses.
Note on Donating Books:
For those interested in donating books, whether new or gently used, arrangements can be made through The PWW Shop located at 15 Jalan Market, Ipoh.
Perak Women for Women Centre @ IGS
Location : Ipoh Garden South
Address : 50B Tingkat Taman Ipoh 12 Ipoh Garden South, 31400 Ipoh
(Please note that there is no lift available, and it is a two-story walk-up)
OPENS : SUNDAYS ONLY (3pm to 5pm)
CONTACT : Fiona at 012-5256168
