The libraries
The libraries we support already exist and are open today.
Above the Seas did not establish them and does not manage them directly.
We support them by donating books, computers, and internet access, and by providing training and consultation.
We are careful to support improvements that won't add to the financial burden on library staff.
We focus on things that can increase revenue without adding recurring costs.
The goal is always to strengthen each library's self-reliance while improving what it can offer to the community.
Libraries we know and support
These are the libraries we have visited and supported over the years.
Our goal is always to allocate books, computers, internet access, and training
where they will have the greatest impact on individuals and the community.
This is not a full list as we keep finding new places to support on a continuous basis.
| 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 (limited) |
| 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 (formerly Angels Library) | Bungoma, Kenya | 2,500 | 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) | 50 | No |
| Lib0056 | Above Victory Centre | Kibera slum, Nairobi, Kenya | 96 | 25 | No |
| 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 | Embu, Kenya | 7,000 | 150 | Yes |
| Lib0022 | Nkubu Community 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 | 5,000 | 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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