Sampige is a 501(3)(c) tax-exempt registered non-profit association.
A cozy Kannada library and reading space for families, children and book lovers.
Sampige Library is a community-led Kannada library featuring books for children, youth and adults. From story books and novels to reference material and magazines, the library is built and run by volunteers and book lovers from our community.
Families can browse books during events, borrow titles for home reading and participate in reading programs designed to nurture a lifelong love of Kannada language and literature.
A mix of books, programs and spaces that make Kannada reading enjoyable for everyone.
Story books, novels, poetry, essays and magazines from Karnataka.
Picture books, bilingual titles and activity books for young readers.
Recommendations for e-books and audio stories in Kannada.
A friendly corner during events where families can sit and read together.
Programs designed to make Kannada reading fun, consistent and community-driven.
Interactive story-reading sessions for children, often hosted alongside Sampige events, to build listening and speaking confidence in Kannada.
Themed reading groups for different age levels where participants read a common book and discuss characters, themes and new vocabulary.
Fun reading challenges during summer or around major festivals, with simple trackers and recognition for enthusiastic readers.
Curated Kannada poems, vachanas and reading lists from the Sampige community.