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

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🎬 How To Build A Library is coming to cinemas across Kenya! 💛 Catch it on the big screen: 🍿 From 21 Nov – Prestige Cinema & Motion Cinema (Nairobi) 🍿 From 28 Nov – @NyaliCinemax (Mombasa) & Mega Cinema (Kisumu) 🍿 From 1 Dec – Unseen Nairobi #HowToBuildALibrary
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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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Yall should watch the @BuildALibrary documentary and the work they are doing to make sure these spaces are functional again
The condition of McMillan Library. Wa Madimples, what the hell are you doing with our money?
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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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⏳ We’re in the final stretch! Two days left to watch the film at Prestige Cinema, Motion Cinema, Mega Cinema and Nyali Cinema. Unseen Nairobi screenings will continue until 21st December 🎟 linktr.ee/howtobuildalibrary… #HowToBuildALibrary #KenyanCinema
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. @NyaliCinemax has a weekday combo for our Wednesday screening ➡️ KES 900 for your ticket + popcorn + soda. Perfect mid-week plan if you’ve been meaning to catch How To Build A Library. 🎥 Wed, 3 Dec — 9:15 P Poster has all the details! #HowToBuildALibrary
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Here’s a moment from How To Build A Library you probably didn’t see coming… Catch the full story on the big screen this week! Book your ticket: linktr.ee/howtobuildalibrary… Screenings run everywhere until Thursday, and at Unseen Nairobi until 21st December. #HowToBuildALibrary
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Hey hey Nairobi! 👋🏾 How To Build A Library is finally at Unseen ... and we’re so ready for this run. Two dates to mark down: Tuesday’s Buy One Get One Free screening, and Friday’s show + Q&A with the directors. See you at the movies!🍿 #HowToBuildALibrary #UnseenNairobi
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🎟 Free Ticket Giveaway! We’re giving out 2 tickets to watch How To Build A Library this week...one for you and one for the friend you’ll watch it with. To claim them: Comment “I want the tickets!” and mention who you want to go with! #HowToBuildALibrary
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🇰🇪 How To Build A Library is officially on screens across the country! All screening dates and times are on the posters below. Tickets: linktr.ee/howtobuildalibrary… #HowToBuildALibrary #NyaliCinemax #KenyanStories #DocumentaryFilm #AfricanCinema #NowShowing
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🌊 Mombasa, we’re here! How To Build A Library hits Nyali Cinemax starting tomorrow, Friday 28 November! 💛 Catch this incredible story on the big screen! 🎟 Tickets go live tomorrow morning in the Nyali Cinemax website! #HowToBuildALibrary #NyaliCinemax #KenyanStories
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🌅 Kisumu, it’s your turn! How To Build A Library is officially landing at Mega Cinema from Friday, 28 November to Thursday, 4 December...and we can’t wait for you to experience it on the big screen. #HowToBuildALibrary #KenyanStories
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🎬 #HowToBuildALibrary follows two remarkable women, @ShiroKoinange and Angela Wachuka who dared to reimagine what a forgotten colonial library could mean for a new generation. Catch the film in Nairobi cinemas today and tomorrow at @prestigecinemas and @motioncinemas. 🎟️
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