Namuwongo Community Library

27/08/2025

Play and Learn resources available to order now!

Soft playdough supports the development of coordination, fine motor control, finger muscles important for writing, sensory stimulation, creativity, language, and imagination. Playdough brings life to imaginary play and has a calming effect for quiet play.

Beanbags support early throwing and catching skills, development of shoulder, hand, and arm muscles, counting and keeping score, teamwork and healthy competition. They can be used in or outdoors and are fun for all ages!

Prices:
Playdough - 15,000/= per container with 2 colours; 20,000/= per container with 6 colours
Beanbags - 30,000/= for 10 pieces

Collect in Bukasa, or delivery within Kampala at additional cost.

07/08/2025

Another workshop for nannies coming up in September, more info in the poster. Places are limited - register your nanny now!

We also offer this workshop for teachers and teaching assistants of young children - let us know if you would like us to run a workshop at your school or preschool with your team!

21/07/2025

We had a fun workshop with these wonderful nannies on the weekend. Some great learning about imagination, play, and the love of reading. Looking forward to the next one in a few months!

10/07/2025

'Play is Learning' workshop coming up for nannies and caregivers of young children, see the poster for details. Spaces are limited and filling up quickly - register now if you are keen!

19/06/2025

Looking for a chance to upskill your children's nanny or caregiver? A new workshop opportunity will equip them with the skills and confidence to engage proactively in play and learning at home and bring the richness of reading into the lives of your children. See the poster for more information about how to register or ask a question in the comments below.

21/01/2018

Heaps of brand new books donated by Book Aid International! Adult and children's fiction and non fiction. Join as a book-borrowing member for just 30,000/= per year and enjoy them from home!!

10/01/2018

The library is open again on Saturday, we will be holding our girl's bookclub from 2-3pm. We will be reading stories of strong girls and women together, inspiring each other to create a life of our own! Come along, or send your young girls to join us!

16/12/2017

Come along and visit the library today for the last time before the Christmas Holidays! We are only open on Saturdays at the moment, so a last chance to get in some reading, join up to borrow a book over the holidays, or watch an afternoon movie with the kids. Pass by and say hello!

19/11/2017

Children's Cooking Classes! An exciting day of traditional cooking, including a visit to the local market, hands on preparation of traditional foods, and sharing of a meal together. Register your child now for the first school holiday classes, Tuesdays, December 12th and 19th, 9-3pm, 40,000UGX per child, inclusive of snack and lunch. Register for one or both days, limited to 8 children per session, so get in quick! For more information, comment below or send a message to Namuwongo Community Library.

10/11/2017

An update, the first in a long time, on the library!

Choosing a favourite Dr. Seuss book is a challenge to say the least, but somewhere near the top of my list is, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go!' ...

10/11/2017

With Christmas holidays coming up, now is a perfect time to make sure your child has access to a large selection of good quality, stimulating and challenging reading materials! Get them a membership to the Namuwongo Community Library, and open their minds up to a whole new world of learning and experience! For 30,000/= per year, each child can learn to love reading; choosing a book to take home and devour in their free time. Come along and check out the collection today!