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A Safe Library For Children

Imagine Nairobi’s oldest library alive with children, reading, discovering new worlds, and learning joyfully. Help us raise KES 25 million for the repairs needed in the children’s section of McMillan Memorial Library.

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We're transforming McMillan into a safe space for all... starting with our children

For nearly 100 years, McMillan Memorial Library has stood in the heart of Nairobi as a pillar of our nation’s history. Over the past eight years, Book Bunk has worked to reimagine what the future of this and other public libraries could look like. Now, we need your help to build that future for our children and generations to come. We need KES 25 million to transform the children’s section of McMillan Memorial Library into a warm, safe, and inspiring space for young readers. Your contribution will support the installation of sanitation facilities, essential repairs, child-sized furniture, and expanded digital and physical collections. It will also provide learning devices and implement strong child protection measures – all hallmarks of our fully restored libraries in Kaloleni and Eastlands. Together, we can make this vision a reality and ensure that every child has a space to learn, play, and dream in the heart of the city.

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The Journey to a Fully Restored McMillan

This is just one part of the full restoration of McMillan Memorial Library. Over the last two years, we’ve worked with experts from around the world to plan the restoration and to safeguard its rare collections through digitisation. Urgent roof and basement repairs are scheduled to begin in late 2025, this is a huge milestone! Help us take the next step in bringing this historic library back to life.

Once we have transformed McMillan Memorial into a space fit for children, our next goal is to make the library fully accessible to our senior citizens. This parallel campaign will raise funds to install an elevator, build ramps and fire escapes, upgrade sanitation facilities, and develop accessible collections and programmes that will enable our elders to learn, connect, and belong with dignity. Outreach to partners for this phase of work is ongoing. Please reach out to us directly if you’d like to explore how you, your organisation, or someone you know can support this next step.

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Your Gift. Their Future

Every shilling goes a long way.

  • KES 500 – Put a storybook in a child’s hands.
  • KES 1,000 – Give a child access to online resources for a month.
  • KES 5,000 – Support a child’s library membership and programmes fees for a year.
  • KES 10,000 – Equip the children’s section with learning materials and digital resources.
  • KES 25,000 – Furnish a child-friendly reading corner with chairs and tables.
  • KES 50,000 – Sponsor a month of children’s workshops and activities.
  • KES 100,000 – Provide devices and digital learning tools for young readers.
  • KES 250,000 – Fund sanitation and safety upgrades for the children’s section.
  • KES 500,000 – Build a permanent feature in the new children’s library, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
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Our Commitment to You.

We believe that every shilling entrusted to us is a vote of confidence in our mission to restore Nairobi’s public libraries. This trust is the foundation of our work. We commit to honouring your intention as a donor, communicating openly when plans evolve, and stewarding all funds with integrity and care. Read our donations fine print below for detailed information about how funds raised through this campaign will be held, managed and used. If you have any questions, not covered in the fine print please write to us: friendraising@bookbunk.org 

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More Ways to Support Public Libraries

Book a Library Tour

Experience the history and future of Nairobi’s public libraries firsthand. Guided tours take you behind the scenes of our restoration work and offer a closer look at these cultural landmarks.

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Buy Merchandise

Wear your support proudly! Proceeds from our merchandise go directly into our library restoration and community programmes.

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Book a Meeting

Looking to make a bigger impact? We’d love to share our vision with you. Book a meeting with our team to explore opportunities for partnership and major support.

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