Usonga Community Library
This is a beautiful rural library serving a large community where people make about $1 per day. It is located in the middle of agricultural land and serves many schools. The children that we have met in the library have been walking for almost an hour to make it there.
The library is very well kept and needs a lot more books, most of their sheves are empty.
This project benefits greatly from a well organized and competent staff and obviously serves the entire community.
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| Usonga Community Library | R E P O R T C A R D |
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| In our network | Yes |
| Library visited by our team | Yes |
| Library visit date | June 11, November 4th 2014 |
| Library context | This is a very neat rural library which serves an agricultural community. |
| This library needs: (reviewed and approved by ATS) |
This library building is very nice, well maintained and could host a lot more books. it has electricy and an empty room which could accomodate many computers. The library needs: - More books - Computers - Internet service |
| Region | Siaya County, Kenya |
| Google maps link | Locate on Google Maps (approx.) |
| Observations | The library has too many empty shelves. |
| Address | Nyadorera –Sidundo Road |
| Postal address | 002-40608,Uranga,Siaya |
| Point of contact | nyarothos@yahoo.com,+254729392536 |
| Website | No |
| songacomlibrary@gmail.com | |
| Year founded | 2012 and officially opned 10/04/2013. |
| Serving population | 5,000 |
| Surface size (approx.) | 40ft. x 20ft. |
| Access to electricity | Solar (connection is on going and already have transformers) they will get access to power soon. |
| Number of visitors per day (approx.) | 50 |
| Number of seats | 18 benches |
| Number of tables | 6 large |
| Number of books | 700 |
| Internet | Yes by ATS |
| Wireless Internet available (Wifi) | No |
| Internet speed | N/A |
| Number of computers | 0 |
| Services offered | Book borrowing, book clubs with schools |
| Support this library directly | Please contact the library for more information on how to donate directly. |
| Additional supporting material | N/A |
| SUPPORT PROVIDED BY ATS | We provided content relevant school and curriculum books during our assessment visit. On ATS second visit, we supplied one computer, a modem, ksh. 4000 worth of internet bundle and some pamplets. |