VOICED : Basureros turcos rescatan libros y les dan una segunda vida

In Ankara, Turkey, garbage collectors have transformed discarded books into a library with over 4,750 works. The initiative began when they noticed books left near trash bins and decided to collect them. The library, located in an abandoned brick factory, is open to everyone and offers a wide range of genres. The project has gained attention, leading to direct book donations and plans for a mobile library to visit schools, accompanied by a group of garbage collectors who create music with recycled materials.

What inspired the garbage collectors in Ankara to start collecting books?

• They were instructed by the government.

• They wanted to sell the books.

• They found books near trash containers.

• They needed books for their own studies.

Where is the library established by the garbage collectors located?

• In a government building

• In an abandoned brick factory

• In a community center

• In a school

What types of books can be found in the library?

• Only children's books

• Only novels

• Only educational textbooks

• A variety of genres including romance, economy, and horror

How has the community responded to the library initiative?

• They have ignored it.

• They have started donating books directly.

• They have requested more trash collection services.

• They have protested against it.

What future plans do the garbage collectors have for the library?

• To expand it into a bookstore

• To close it down

• To create a mobile library for schools

• To sell the books online