MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Lots of existing programs are taking place at knls branches with a view of promoting literacy, awareness, knowledge and capacity building for the library patrons. Below are some of the activities where one can enquire on how to participate in the next scheduled activity by contacting the librarians involved.
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Program |
Partners Involved |
Branches Involved |
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Library E-reading and Partnership Program 2 – (LEAP 2)
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Worldreader |
All 62 branches except Newly Launched knls Gatimbi Branch |
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Journey to China through books An exposure to the Chinese language, culture and Chinese products. Outreach activities to Chinese language schools Create awareness of supplementary content available at the library about China, about Chinese culture and Language Grab a book Before catching the train An Initiative targeting commuters who use the train to raise awareness on the Chinese reading and learning materials available at the library |
China Hanban |
Nairobi Area Library - Community |
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American Corner Activities
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American Embassy - Kenya |
Nakuru Branch |
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Parent Baby Club A program that brings together young kids and their parents for reading promotion and fun activities |
Nairobi Area Library – Community Buruburu Branch |
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Learn My Way Program |
Good Things Foundation |
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Microsoft Imagine Academy Programme Promote Digital literacy among the community through online IT courses 9 branches |
Microsoft Kenya/Certiport |
Buruburu Branch, Murang’a Branch, Narok Branch, |
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Peer to Peer Learning Promote the use of internet based learning and mobilize participants to engage in online learning successfully for skills and certification. Breaking the barrier Use of Assistive Technologies in Information Dissemination to Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) |
Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL) & Peer to Peer University Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL) |
Nairobi Area Library, Nakuru Branch, Buruburu Branch Nairobi Area Library |
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Inspired Readers Outreach to primary schools where teachers are trained on basic library management skills and donation of books Open Doors Children and Teen's Corners Create children and teens friendly corners and provide safe friendly environments |
Book Aid International |
Kithasyu Branch, Thika Branch, Kabarnet Branch, Lagam Branch, Rumuruti Branch, Nyeri Branch, Kisii Branch, Laikipia Branch Kithasyu Branch, Thika Branch, Kabarnet Branch, Narok Branch, Lagam Branch |
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Book Wave Digital Learning To provide access to digital learning opportunities for primary school children |
Math Whizz |
Buruburu Branch, Narok Branch, Nakuru Branch, Kibera Branch |
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Library Refurbishment and Equipping
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Rotary Club of Kenya |
Gilgil Branch |
