DALA Library

Today is World Read Aloud Day!

Reading aloud builds language, confidence, and connection.
Because of our community of supporters, moments like this happen every day at DALA Library.
We’re quietly working on something special — a new way to share some of our favorite children’s storybooks from African with you. No spoilers just yet… so stay tuned!

Support the joy of reading aloud — donate or learn more via the link in our bio.

It’s been incredible watching our young readers immerse themselves in the world of books! Each day, more children from neighboring primary and secondary schools visit our library in Mua Hills, now home to over 1,000 books (and counting!). Your generous donations have made this possible, and we’re thrilled to share that our next big dream of opening a library in Ratta, Kisumu is still going strong.

To keep the magic of reading alive, we rely on $200 per month for rent, utilities, and our dedicated librarian’s salary. If you’d like to sponsor a month’s upkeep and help us continue to spark curiosity and a love for reading, please reach out!

Thank you for believing in our mission to bring books closer to every child. Together, we’re building a brighter future—one page at a time.


                                       

Loaded up and heading out to the dreamers in Mua Hills, Kyasila County!
With love from Savannah, GA to Kenya's savannah.

                                               

🎉📚 Happy 1st Birthday to DALA Library in Kyasila, Mua Hills, Machakos County, Kenya, East Africa! Ariririririri 💃🏾

📆 Over the past 365 days, we've proudly kept our doors wide open for 305 days, welcoming and serving upto 10 curious children each day with the treasure trove of 710 storybooks nestled on our shelves 🌈✨

It's been challenging, but the unwavering support from the Kyasila community has been our driving force. 🏡💙 Families have been turning up, encouraging their little ones to explore the wonders of the library. To each and every one of you, THANK YOU!

🌟 As we reflect on this past year, our hearts swell with gratitude and excitement for what's to come. We aspire to do more – source even more captivating storybooks from around the world, organize enchanting storytelling activities, host inspiring artists' workshops, and extend our reach through community outreach to nearby schools. 🌍📚

But for today, we celebrate! 🎉 We celebrate the bright and curious Kyasila children and their supportive parents. We celebrate our amazing librarian, Joshua, whose dedication has made this journey so special. We celebrate our donors and patrons for being the pillars of strength. We celebrate the brilliant authors who weave magic into children's books, and we salute all the libraries that make these wonderful stories accessible to all. 🙌📚

Here's to a year of growth, learning, and spreading the joy of reading! 🎂📖

🌞 Greetings, beautiful people! On this day, despite the chilly winds of Mua Hills, the children of Kyasila Preparatory School were all bundled up, eager to dive into the world of knowledge with their amazing teacher, Mrs. Margaret Ngina Ndongoi.

✋📚 When asked who's excited to visit the children's library, their hands shot up in a heartbeat! Their enthusiasm was simply infectious! Thanks to your incredible generosity, the children will be visiting the library every week as part of their lesson with their teacher to read some fun storybooks. A kind-hearted well-wisher even donated a bookshelf just in time for the new books that arrived.

📚✨ Joshua, our dedicated librarian, has been working tirelessly to share the joy of reading with these bright young minds. He's been recording and repairing the books, keeping the library s***k and span, and ensuring everything is in perfect order.

💰 Currently, our monthly running costs are at $150. Link in Bio to contribute towards this.
We're putting our thinking caps on to brainstorm some ideas to keep the library doors wide open and engage the curious minds who walk through them. 🧠📖

Your continued support is invaluable, and together, we can make sure that the children of Kyasila Prep School have a world of knowledge and inspiration at their fingertips. 🙌 Let's keep this incredible journey going! 💪💙

Donate, share, or spread the word - every little bit counts, and your kindness is the beacon that lights the path for these young learners. 🌟