THOMAS COURT LIBRARY
The Thomas Court Library was founded 3 years ago and is the only lending library in Mukuru. Serving the kids of Mukuru both with a permanent location at the G-thamini Headquarters and now offering mobile library services to schools in the area, the Thomas Court Library currently serves a group of well over 1000 students.
From the earliest days of G-thamini, the team recognized the lack of reading material in the community schools. They have been bringing books to the kids ever since and began lending books to the youth in 2014. With the establishment of the permanent Thomas Court Library 3 years ago, and the mobile library in 2022, students have the opportunity to borrow books, promoting reading and studying techniques. Some students in Mukuru have only ever heard of libraries and while others may have access to a library, it is usually not well-equipped. Through our Library programs, students can expand their understanding of the written language in both English and Swahili, experience new and magical worlds, and access materials that encourage better studying habits and reading comprehension.
THOMAS COURT MOBILE LIBRARY
On July 22, 2022, the G-thamini Team held the celebratory ribbon cutting and launch of the new Thomas Court Mobile Library at Anointed Academy Primary School, in Mukuru Kwa Njenga.
Thanks to the support and dedication of so many, the Thomas Court Mobile Library has now hit the streets of Mukuru, bringing books to the children who need them most.
In the first week G-thamini already serviced 5 schools: Holy Spirit, Maria Goretti, Libermann, Anointed and St. Bakhita. Straight out of the box, they reached 911 students, providing them with a wide range of reading materials. They have also begun to process an additional 480 Library Cards for new readers who will start services shortly. While originally our hope was to reach 500 students, we have quickly realized there is the capacity to reach so many more.
To read our report on the Launch and Start of the Mobile Library here.