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Two tenacious women are transforming a dilapidated, junk-filled library in downtown Nairobi.

Joined December 2024
A true honour to read these powerful words by @tinsmush review on @ConversationUS @TC_Africa read full review: lnkd.in/deggxg-3 Thanks to @sa_poptart for gracing us with this incredible platform. #howtobuildalibrary @bookbunk #AfricanWriters #KoT #KenyanFilm #BookTok
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Here’s a moment from How To Build A Library that reminds us this work was never just about bricks and shelves. There’s so much more to uncover when you watch the film on the big screen. 🎟 mookh.com/event/how-to-build… #HowToBuildALibrary #KenyanStories #AfricanCinema
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This is it. The final screenings. How To Build A Library is showing one last time at Unseen Nairobi from 15–21 December. If you haven’t watched it yet, don’t miss out! 🎟 mookh.com/event/how-to-build… #HowToBuildALibrary #UnseenNairobi #AfricanCinema #KenyanStories
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Throwback Thursday: Kaloleni Public Library Seeing @TheBookBunk work in renovating the Kaloleni Public Library was a reminder of the power of public spaces when they are made safe, beautiful, and welcoming for communities and children alike. 🎟 linktr.ee/howtobuildalibrary…
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Another small piece of the story... a glimpse into the early days of rebuilding and everything that came with it. Watch the full journey on the big screen: mookh.com/event/how-to-build… #HowToBuildALibrary
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Our Friday Q&A screening was completely sold out, and we loved every moment of it! A huge thank you to everyone who showed up, asked questions, and shared their thoughts Screenings continue at Unseen Nairobi until 21st December🍿 🎟 mookh.com/event/how-to-build… #HowToBuildALibrary
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Fresh week, fresh Unseen screenings! The Unseen run goes all the way till 21st December, so come through whenever works for you. Grab a ticket on the Unseen website and come experience this one on the big screen ➡️mookh.com/event/how-to-build… #HowToBuildALibrary
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🎬 More chances to catch How To Build A Library! If you missed the film this week, don’t worry... there are still plenty of screenings coming up at Motion Cinema, Mega Cinema Kisumu and Unseen Nairobi 🎟 linktr.ee/howtobuildalibrary… #HowToBuildALibrary #DocumentaryFilm
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🎬 Tonight at 7 PM — Q&A Screening at Unseen Nairobi! Join Chris and Maia after the film for a post-screening discussion where they’ll answer your questions and share behind-the-scenes insights. You don’t want to miss this one! mookh.com/event/how-to-build… #HowToBuildALibrary
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What a journey it’s been! As How To Build A Library wraps its cinema run this week at @prestigecinemas and @nyalicinemax, we just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who came out to watch, shared their thoughts, and helped spread the word. 💛 #HowToBuildALibrary
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