We Build Libraries
We are working to restore some of Nairobi’s most iconic public libraries into sites of heritage, public art, collective memory, knowledge production, shared experiences, cultural leadership and information exchange.
Library Tours
Book Bunkers will guide you through McMillan Memorial Library, Nairobi’s oldest library, opened in 1931 where you can peruse the shelves of East African literature and periodicals from the early 20th century to present-day. You will then get to experience Book Bunk’s vision for public libraries at the recently restored Eastlands and Kaloleni libraries. You will explore Kenyan history-making in Kaloleni where Kenya’s first parliamentary election results were announced in 1963. And discover the birthplaces of some of Kenya’s most iconic artists..
NBO Litfest Partnership with Hay Festival Global
In keeping with this theme, we are excited to announce our collaboration with Hay Festival Global for NBO Litfest. This year’s edition of NBO Litfest is set to take place from June 27th to June 30th at Nairobi’s Kaloleni Library, Eastlands Library, and McMillan Memorial Library. NBO Litfest, conceived in 2021, has quickly become a biennial highlight on the international literary stage, celebrating free expression and cultural exchange. Through this partnership, we aim to elevate NBO Litfest’s international presence, expand our audience reach, and transform it into an annual spectacle. Hay Festival Global, a renowned cultural charity founded in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, in 1987, shares our passion for providing platforms that unite audiences to exchange ideas, explore diverse perspectives, and ignite conversations that can shape a better world. Get ready for an extraordinary NBO Litfest in June, filled with inspiration, creativity, and the joy of literature.
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