About Eastlands Library

Eastlands library is the busiest of the three branches and caters mostly to teens and young adults.

The McMillan Memorial Library initially had five branches (Kayole, Waithaka, Kaloleni, Makadara and Banda Street). Two of these are closed and the three others are the main focus of our restoration work. The Eastlands library is a stone throw away from the law courts and county offices (Makadara is an electoral constituency within Nairobi County) and shares a compound with the Huduma Centre, a public service hub. Prior to government-mandated library closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this branch had the most foot traffic of all three, at an average of 182 users a day, almost all of whom live within the area. 

Most of the visitors here are young adults who are either using the space to study or are working on their devices.

Open on;

Mondays – Fridays : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

What we offer: Eastlands Library Services

BOOKS AND READING SPACE

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BOOK A TOUR

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MEMBERSHIP

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COMPUTER SERVICES

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

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AFTER SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAMMING

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DIGITISATION

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Upcoming Events

Weekdays
Hepa Jam!
This is our school/work programme that offers extended library opening hours to everyone wanting to escape Nairobi’s traffic jam at any of the three libraries. During these hours we also hope to offer our school going library users with tuition and other support they may need with their academic work.
4PM - 8PM
Free ENTRANCE
Weekdays
Play Bunk
This is a programme held at the library that uses interactive play and music to engage library users outside of school work. Currently, we have partnered with The Lego Foundation to provide fun, interactive lego play at the library.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2PM - 5PM
Free ENTRANCE
Weekdays
Art Bunk
This is an art education programme for age 4yrs - 10yrs delivered by Book Bunk and its partners to the McMillan Memorial Libraries.
Coming Soon
Free ENTRANCE
Saturdays
Dance Bunk
A FREE dance programme held at the Mcmillan Memorial libraries in Eastlands and Kaloleni branches. This pilot edition is a collaboration between Book Bunk and Chezacheza. Book Bunk has commissioned ChezaCheza to share their curriculum that integrates dance practice as a holistic learning process, bringing it closer to the expressions of culture found in books, dress, food and language.
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Free ENTRANCE
Saturdays
Hepa Jam!
This is our school/work programme that offers extended library opening hours to everyone wanting to escape Nairobi’s traffic jam at any of the three libraries. During these hours we also hope to offer our school going library users with tuition and other support they may need with their academic work.
1 PM - 4 PM
Free ENTRANCE
Saturdays
Music Bunk
A holiday music programme for kids and teens hosted at the libraries in Eastlands and Kaloleni branches. The holiday music programme also has an extended fellowship programme, where selected students who graduate from the holiday music programme participate in a 16-week music fellowship leading up to a showcase at the library.
12 PM - 2 PM
Free ENTRANCE
Saturdays
Play Bunk
This is a programme held at the library that uses interactive play and music to engage library users outside of school work. Currently, we have partnered with The Lego Foundation to provide fun, interactive lego play at the library.
12 PM - 2 PM
Free ENTRANCE
Saturdays
Film Screenings
From Midday
Free ENTRANCE

We Have a Wonderful Team

The Kaloleni Library is the smallest branch of the three and caters to a much younger audiences, mostly children.

  • Agnes Atieno Oyuga
    Security Officer
    My name is Agnes Atieno, born and raised in Maringo, Makadara. I have been a library user of the Eastlands Library, Makadara since I was a kid. I was so excited to be called into the Facility team as a security officer after qualifying for the interview. My experience working with Book Bunk has been great and I am proud to be part of this organisation that has brought a positive impact to the libraries in our communities. Working at the library has been exceptionally rewarding. I am also an avid reader.
  • Antony Odongo Omuya
    Security Officer
    My name is Antony Odongo alias ‘Mavado’ from Maringo Estate, Makadara. I have been using this library since I was young. I have learnt a lot of skills working as a security officer at Book Bunk. This position has allowed me to learn a lot through the training activities offered at Book Bunk. I come from a humble background and being here has improved my community socialising. I like riding motorbikes outside work because it’s one of my favourite hobbies. Thanks to Book Bunk for the opportunity to work with you and I’m looking forward to engaging with you more years to come.
  • Collins Felix Onyango
    Janitor
    I am Collins Felix Onyango aka ‘Aziz’ born and raised in Maringo estate, “OFARO”. I have been a library user since I was young and I am so thankful to Book Bunk for giving me a chance to give back to the community I grew up in. I am also grateful for my janitorial role as it enables me to continue to serve my community. I enjoy spending time with my wife and children and working out. I am looking forward to continuing to grow with Book Bunk.
  • Kevin Keagan Omondi
    Landscaping Officer
    My name is Kevin Keagan Omondi alias ‘Garang’, ‘Kingpin’ or ‘Tosh’. I am a proud Maringo Estate, born and bred. I got into Book Bunk through the work they did in renovating my home library, Eastlands. I am glad to now be part of Book Bunk as a landscaper and handyman, a job that I love and will continue to grow in. My time here at Book Bunk has exposed me to new interests like photography.
  • Staicy Atieno Monica
    Janitor
    My name is Staicy Monica Atieno. I am a single mum from Maringo estate, Makadara near the Eastlands Library. I am a janitor at Book Bunk Trust. I have grown in this position starting as a casual labourer, which I got while Book Bunk was renovating the library. I worked on demolishing the walls,removing plastic tiles with a panga,collecting broken window glasses and sweeping the floors. It was hard work but I thank God that I can see the fruit of my labour. I am grateful to Book Bunk for this opportunity and am proud to be part of the change.

Support Kaloleni Library

You can support Kaloleni Library by donating a book to the library! Read our book donation policy here.

We asked library users what books they’ll need, here’s the library’s wish list!  If you’d like to know how we manage the library’s collections, please read our collection management policies here.

Book a tour: Immerse yourself in the world of #NRBLibraries and book a tour. Proceeds go towards supporting the library.

Donate in-kind – reach out to hello@bookbunk.org

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Eastlands library is the busiest of the three branches and caters mostly to teens and young adults.