This story was originally published December 2024 as part of the Library's 2023-24 Annual Report. Read the full report here, online, opens a new window.
Most days, Om and Saroj Sharma walk to Halifax Central Library to read books, take in a performance, or enjoy a cookie from Ampersand Café. They have found a sense of community and belonging in the public library and love that others they meet have as well.
Om, an educator, and Saroj, a healthcare professional, are well-known in Halifax for volunteering their time, donating to causes that matter, and sharing their passion with others. They have always appreciated commitment, dedication, and honouring one’s own capacity for self-fulfilment.
Libraries are places for learning, and as Om observes, oftentimes the Library is the first place for connection and learning. Whether you’re an infant, teen, or have arrived in a new country, the public library is often your first point of connection for lifelong learning.
“Donating to an organization like the public library will inspire future generations to consider what they can do to make the world a better place,” said Om Sharma. They have shared their passion for community-giving with their children Anjoo, Anita, and Divya Kiran, and grandchildren.
Om and Saroj Sharma have made a gift to Halifax Public Libraries because they believe in the power of curiosity and discovery. Libraries offer limitless opportunities, and the Sharma Family is helping to create even more possibilities at their local library.
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