Kathmandu, July 12 -- On Saturday, the second anniversary of the Dhumbarahi Children's Library brought together young readers, artists, dancers, debaters and volunteers for a celebration that reflected the very principle on which the library was founded: children creating opportunities for other children.

The day included competitions, performances, games and creative stalls. Yet the significance of the celebration lay not simply in the number of activities it offered. Its most distinctive feature was the role children themselves occupied throughout the event. They appeared as organisers, volunteers, performers, artists and community builders.

This spirit can be traced back to the library's beginnings. Founded by siblings Skanda Swar an...