It is not long before one is greeted by a historic building, the Jaffna Public Library. It has survived the destruction of a fire and the ravages of a war, and now stands as a symbol of hope, especially for the children of Jaffna, states CNA.

The people of Jaffna are yearning for a return to normalcy, hoping their children will receive a good education, the CNA writer states.

"I hope that the people would be able to separate the good from the bad and look ahead for a more peaceful future," quoting K. N. Douglas Devananda, Minister for Traditional and Small Industries the CAN reported.
Inside the library is the newly improved children's section.
It is estimated that 1,500 children between the ages of five to 14 will benefit from the improved services at the library and Jaffna authorities are hoping more projects like these will spring up with increased linakges between Sri Lanka and Singapore.

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