The St Aloysius College Library has organized a BOOK FAIR from Used Books Factory, Chennai on 14th & 15th November 2022 at College Auditorium (Gelge Hall).

The College Principal Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ, inaugurated the book fair. The Registrar, all Block Directors, faculty members, library staff, students and Mr Tilak, who is the founder of the Used Books Factory, were present on the occasion.  

Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ in his inaugural address said that, the reading habit will increase the knowledge and intelligence of the readers. The faculty members and the students can make the best use of this book fair. He also appreciated the young entrepreneur Mr Tilak for his start-up and conducting the book fair. 

Mr Udaya, Chief Librarian of the College compered the programme. 

The book fair was open for staff, students and the parents of the St Aloysius institutions between 9.00 am to 6.30 pm. The book fair has collections of fictions- thrillers, classics, horror, fantasy, romance, historical and non-fiction, self-help, Children’s books and more. Most of the books are best-selling, best reviewed and foreign authors. There is a good discount offer from 50% to 80% off on the collections and you can pick any 3 books @ ₹299.00. The response was positive as many aspiring young readers including faculty were seen showing interest in some volumes.