Mahatma Gandhi Library Monthly meeting on Sunday, April 14th, 2013 at Arya Samaj (14375 Schiller Rd. , Houston, Texas), 12:00-Lunch | 12:30 PM - Book Club | 1:30 PM - Meeting.
MGL will be having a booth at the 2013 International Festival (www.ifest.org) on April 20,21 and April 27,28. Please volunteer and/or visit our booth at the Green Mountain Energy's Kidworld on the Northwest corner of Tranquility Park near the Living Museum
Mahatma Gandhi Week Contests - 2013 - The next Poster Contest will be conducted on Aug 15 (tba): Indian Independence Day, organized by ICC Houston. For information for this contest, e-mail poster@gandhilibrary.org

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Mahatma Gandhi Week Contests - 2013

Please visit Mahatma Gandhi Library booth at the following events to participate in the poster or coloring contest:

- Aug 15 (tba): Indian Independence Day, organized by ICC Houston

- Aug 28 (tba) Janmashtmi, organized by Hindus of Greater Houston

- Sept 28: Speech Contest, organized by MGL, at Arya Samaj Greater Houston.

- Sept 29: Heroes for Peace Day, organized by the Children's Museum in collaboration with MGL.

Welcome toMAHATMA GANDHI LIBRARY

Mahatma Gandhi, apostle of peace and non-violence, demonstrated to the world the effectiveness of non-violent means for bringing about profound social changes and lasting peace. Mahatma Gandhi Library was founded in 2002 with the mission to increase public awareness, especially to the children, of Gandhian philosophy and teachings, highlighting the universal values of Peace, Truth, Non-violence and Love.

In collaboration with more than 75 organizations, Mahatma Gandhi Week (MG Week) is celebrated each year around October 2nd, his birthday.

MG week is actually a one month period of activities including essay, speech, poster, and debate contests, field trips, storytelling, and other activities with the simple aim of involving youth in understanding the work of Mahatma Gandhi. The MG Week concludes with an auspicious celebration called 1000 Lights for Peace usually held on the Sunday around October 2nd.

1000 Lights for Peace starts with a 5K Walk for Peace starting at the Mahatma Gandhi statue at the beautiful Rose Garden in Hermann Park and finishes on stage at the Miller Outdoor Theatre. At the theatre, we have an international cultural program with participants representing a broad cross section of participants from Asia, Africa, Hispanics, and Main Stream America. We have also been graced by a variety of guest speakers, including Mayor Bill White, Reverend Bill Lawson, Jim McGinvale, and Judge Emmett. There is an awards ceremony for the winners of the various contests from Mahatma Gandhi Week. The finale and highlight of the evening is a candle lighting ceremony where all present have the opportunity to light a candle as their pledge for peace.

The Library has an exhaustive list of books, artifacts and an Exhibition on wheels consisting of authentic pictures depicting the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi.

Mahatma Gandhi Week Contests - 2013

A project to create a higher awareness of the inspiring life and work of Mahatma Gandhi & continue his legacy of Truth, Non-Violence, Love, Service & Peace. The contest is open to all children in the greater Houston area. The winners of these citywide contests will be recognized at celebration of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday - 1000 Lights For Peace, Sunday, October 6, 2013.

Please click on the links below to go to that section.

Peace Walk Registration

Walk 5K for Peace!

Sunday, October 6, 2013; Start Time - 4:45 PM

Hermann Park, Houston

Online registration is now open. The walk starts at the Gandhi Statue,Rose Garden, Hermann Park. Registration Desk opens at 3:30 p.m., to check-in and to pick up your t-shirt.