“…and heavy, too.” The first part of the sentence was said by the English philosopher Sir Francis Bacon more than 400 years ago, while the second part was—or could have been—thought by the kids of the Kaposvár Group 3, after I decided that we would organize the books in the Kaposvár community house. Over the years, or rather decades, a massive number of books have accumulated in the house—so many that they no longer fit in a single place and are now arranged on shelves across different rooms. However, keeping track of them had become a bit difficult, so in the spring, with the help of the children, we began reorganizing our own library over several sessions, finishing the job by the summer. Although it was no easy task, they helped with great joy and enthusiasm. Fortunately, we have a vast collection of books, which naturally includes the Csányi Foundation’s own publications, various textbooks and educational materials, all sorts of encyclopedias and colorful art albums, as well as works of literature, among others. Returning to the title of this article, centuries and decades ago books played a much greater role, as they were one of the most vital pillars of acquiring knowledge. Today, of course, this has shifted slightly, as the internet makes certain information much easier to come by, but books are still very much alive—we still read and use them!
Máté Varga, mentor, Kaposvár 3
