In the Patuli region of South Kolkata, an old double-door refrigerator has become a beacon of literacy thanks to Kalidas Haldar, an English teacher, and his wife, Kumkum Haldar. Initiated in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, this innovative project aimed to provide children with free access to books when schools were closed, and screen time was on the rise. The couple cleaned out the unusable refrigerator and filled it with approximately 500 books, including dictionaries, novels, and comics, all available for anyone to borrow without membership fees or fines. Users simply sign a register with their name and contact number before taking a book. The initiative quickly gained popularity, with locals and students helping to spread the word and contribute books. Haldar invested nearly ₹45,000 (roughly $540 USD) to kickstart the library, which has since inspired a movement leading to the establishment of additional fridge libraries across West Bengal, even reaching disadvantaged areas like the Sundarbans. This grassroots effort has transformed the reading habits of children who previously had limited access to books, showcasing the power of community-driven initiatives in promoting literacy.