Waves, reads and purrs: Shelf Care Mini Library opens to all

Shelf Care Book Club, along with Aloha Ufaa launched the Shelf Care Mini Library on the Hulhumale' Beach this Friday.

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Shelf Care Mini Library, a community library based right on the beach.-- Photo: Nasam Thoufyq

Mariyath Mohamed

2026-05-10 13:00:58

Shelf Care Book Club, along with Aloha Ufaa launched the Shelf Care Mini Library on the Hulhumale' Beach this Friday. 

The library features books for the young, old, and everything in-between.

Bookworms and ocean lovers are welcome to peruse the books and be a part of a seaside community, the Shelf Care Book Club said in a post on Instagram. 

To add to the fun, the Aloha Ufaa hut is also home to some furry friends, so prepare to be kept company by purrs and cuddles as you immerse yourself in the books on offer. 

Shelf Care Mini Library, a community library based right on the beach, with resident cats to keep readers company.-- Photo: Nasam Thoufyq

"The purpose of our mini community library is to provide a safe space for readers of all ages, and combine the love of reading with ocean therapy," co-founder Sama Nasheed said.

"We want to thank Aloha Ufaa for allowing our bookshelves to be part of their community hut and inviting readers to be part of their seaside community."

The Shelf Care Mini Library was soft-launched on Friday, featuring book readings by Ms Yooli, as well as a talk on environmental conservation by Andy Azee of Atmosphere Foundation. 

The library is based in Aloha Fendaa, outside of the Aloha Ufaa hut at Hulhumale' Phase 1 beach. 

Readers also have the option of borrowing books to take home for a read, provided you leave another book on the shelves for fellow readers. 

Shelf Care Book Club also welcomes book donations, which can either be dropped off at the mini library or arranged through sending a direct message on Instagram. 

The Shelf Care Mini Library is open everyday. From Sunday to Thursday, the library is open from 2pm to 7pm, while on Fridays and Saturdays, it's open from 11am to 7pm.

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