In 2020, we launched the Library Ecosystems Research project to understand the broader network of public libraries in Kenya. We wanted to know not just how many people visit or how many books circulate, but: What makes a library ecosystem thrive? What roles do users, librarians, policymakers, and partners play? And how can libraries stay relevant, resilient, and rooted?

Five years later, at Nairobi Litfest 2025, we shared these findings, and now we’re excited to share them with you!