Public Libraries in Malabar Author:Azhikodan, S. Malabar (North Keiala) is comprised of six districts. The library movement was mainly a part of the nationalist movement. Considering the unique characteristics of the library movement in Malabar and the socio-economic suffering in the other part of Kerala, it is a wonder the movement emerged. The socio-political background that helped the birth... more » of the movement has also been covered.« less