The libraries
The libraries we support already exist and are open today.
Above the Seas did not establish the libraries nor do we manage them directly.
We support them by donating library items, perform training and offer consultation.
We invest in library service enhancements such
as Internet connectivity, books, eBooks, furniture, computer equipment, learning tools, and space.
Click here if you are
a community library located in East Africa and would like to receive supplies
We are very careful to support improvements that will not
increase the financial burden on the administration of the libraries. For this reason, we put
priority on services, which may increase revenue but not add to recurring
expenses. The goal is always to facilitate the self-reliance of the library, while
providing a quality environment with valuable services for the community.
List of libraries which already received supplies from us
List of more libraries we know of
Libraries which already received supplies from us
Below is the list of libraries we visited and for whom we conducted a needs assessment by
completing a library questionnaire and evaluation.
We purchase library supplies and donate them to the library serving those in most need.
We do our best to allocate funds and supplies where they provide the maximum return and positive impact
on individuals and community.
| Lib Id |
Name |
Location |
Books |
Seats |
Internet |
| Lib0001
| The Denise C. Hogan Library
| Zimmerman, Nairobi, Kenya
| 20,000
| 85
| Yes
by ATS
|
| Lib0002
| St Johns Community Library Korogocho
| Korogocho slum, Nairobi
| 10,000
| 61
| Yes
|
| Lib0006
| EDU’Kenya (library on wheels)
| Busia, Kenya
| 1,500
| 0
| No
|
| Lib0007
| The Siaya Community Library
| Siaya, Kenya
| 2,000
| 16
| Yes
by ATS
|
| Lib0009
| Nyalenda Community Library
| Nyalenda slum, Kisumu, Kenya
| 110
| 40
| Yes
by ATS
|
| Lib0014
| Kitale Museum Community Library.
| Kitale, Kenya
| 4,000
| 30
| Yes (limitted)
|
| Lib0015
| Mwangaza Community Library
| Korogocho slum, Nairobi, Kenya
| 2,470
| 32
| Poor
|
| Lib0016
| St. Ignatius Mukumu Boys Library
| Mukumu, Kenya
| 21,757
| 270
| No
|
| Lib0018
| Rehema Day Care Library
| Korogocho slum, Nairobi, Kenya
| 250
| 12
| Yes
by ATS
|
| Lib0019
| Kenyatta National Hospital Children Learning Centre
| Nairobi, Kenya
| 500
| 55
| Yes
|
| Lib0023
| Ndwara Community Resource Centre
| Siaya County, Kenya
| 350
| Benches
| Poor
|
| Lib0027
| Shalom Research and Documentation Center
| Nairobi, Kenya
| 3,000
| 44
| Yes
|
| Lib0028
| Bhayani Nursery & Primary School Library
| Kisumu, Kenya
| 8,181
| 60
| No
|
| Lib0029
| Childhood Cancer Initiative - Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital Children’s Library.
| Kisumu, Kenya
| 100
| 25
| No
|
| Lib0031
| Busia Community Library
| Busia, Kenya
| 1,846
| 32
| No
|
| Lib0032
| County Community Library (new library project, formely Angels Library)
| Bungoma, Kenya
| 2,500 (storage)
| N/A
| No
|
| Lib0034
| Usonga Community Library
| Siaya County, Kenya
| 700
| 18 benches
| Yes
by ATS
|
| Lib0037
| Ogoro Library
| Kisumu, Kenya
| 1,300
| 100
| No
|
| Lib0038
| Kijiji Community Library
| Kericho County, Kenya
| 100
| N/A
| No
|
| Lib0039
| SLIM Mradi Library
| Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya
| 600
| 15 + carpets
| Yes
by ATS
|
| Lib0042
| Kibabii Community Library
| Bungoma, Kenya
| 5,000
| 30
| Yes by ATS
|
| Lib0043
| Rebnass Community Library
| Bungoma (Chwele), Kenya
| 200
| 10
| No
|
| Lib0054
| Jitegemee Machakos Community Library
| Machakos, Kenya
| New (1,000 for now)
| 50
| No
|
| Lib0056
| Above Victory Centre
| Kibera slum, Nairobi, Kenya
| 96
| 25
| No
|
| Lib9999
| Boulder Public Library (for comparison only)
| Boulder, Colorado, USA
| 333,432
| Over 200
| Yes
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More libraries we know of
Those libraries have expressed interest in receiving supplies.
Unfortunately, we cannot immediately visit all of them to assess their need.
This takes time as we try to do this efficiently and is also strongly dependent on donations.
IMPORTANT NOTE: These libraries have not been visited or assessed by our team.
The below unprocessed information is provided for reference only. None of this information has
been verified by ATS.
| Lib Id |
Name |
Location |
Books |
Seats |
Internet |
| Lib0003
| KICODEP Resource Centre
| Ziwa La Ngombe slum, Mombasa
| N/A
| N/A
| No
|
| Lib0004
| The East African Chartered institute
| Bungoma, Kenya
| 1,500
| 100
| Yes
|
| Lib0005
| The East African Resource Centre
| Bungoma, Kenya
| 1,000
| 20
| Yes
|
| Lib0008
| Institute of Capacity Development (ICAD International)
| Bungoma, Kenya
| 1,500
| 50
| Yes
|
| Lib0011
| Consolata Institute of Philosophy
| Nairobi, Kenya
| 3,000
| 100
| Yes
|
| Lib0017
| The Haller Foundation library
| Bamburi, Mombasa, Kenya
| 10,295
| 30
| Yes
|
| Lib0021
| EMBU University College Library (EUC Library)
| Embu, Kenya
| 7,000
| 150
| Yes
|
| Lib0022
| Nkubu Commumity Library
| Nkubu, Meru County, Kenya
| 700
| 100
| No
|
| Lib0024
| National Museums of Kenya (Main Library)
| Nairobi, Kenya
| 24,700
| 28
| Yes
|
| Lib0025
| Lamu Fort Library
| Lamu, Mombasa, Kenya
| 10,000
| 26
| Yes
|
| Lib0026
| Coastal Resource Centre (Community Library)
| Mombasa, Kenya
| 5,000
| 16
| Yes
|
| Lib0033
| SCYI Community Library (new library project)
| Mtwapa, Mombasa, Kenya
| <100
| 500?
| No
|
| Lib0035
| Mathare Youth Sports
| Nairobi, Kenya
| 4,000
| 20 + carpets
| No
|
| Lib0036
| St-Francis Girls School
| Nairobi, Kenya
| 2,000
| 20 benches
| Poor
|
| Lib0040
| Kilifi Community Library
| Kilifi, Mombasa, Kenya
| 6,000
| 50
| No
|
| Lib0041
| Practicum Leadership Library Flagship
| Ongata Rongai, Kenya
| 2,000
| 30
| No
|
| Lib0044
| Matsakha AFK Community Library
| Matsakha, Kenya
| 5000 (expected)
| 100
| Yes
|
| Lib0045
| Elgeyo-Marakwet
| Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kenya
| N/A
| N/A
| No
|
| Lib0046
| Profesional Information Link
| Embakasi, Kenya
| 300
| 9
| No
|
| Lib0047
| Kibabii High School Library
| Bungoma, Kenya
| 10,000
| 200
| No
|
| Lib0048
| Army Nicholes Community Library
| Bungule Village, Voi, Kenya
| Not Sure
| 31
| No
|
| Lib0049
| Kibera Mpira Mtaani
| Kibera slum, Nairobi, Kenya
| 5,000
| 300
| No
|
| Lib0050
| Sofia Township Primary School
| Western province, Kenya
| N/A
| N/A
| No
|
| Lib0051
| Shamba la Vitabu
| Nairobi, Kenya
| 1,000
| 12
| No
|
| Lib0052
| Onna community resource centre
| Kakamega County, Kenya
| 604
| 20
| No
|
| Lib0053
| North Maragoli Community Resource Centre
| Eldoret, Kenya
| 2,000
| 50
| No
|
| Lib0055
| JF Omange library & information centre
| Kisumu, Kenya
| 2,256
| 24
| Yes
|
| Lib0057
| Marura Primary School Library
| Kariobangi north, Nairobi, Kenya
| N/A
| N/A
| No
|
| Lib0058
| Nazarene Centre School library
| Kibera slum, Nairobi, Kenya
| 200
| 20
| No
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