When in need of a quiet place to do your studies, research or references please visit any of the below libraries.
1. East African Herbarium Library
It has been in operation since 1982.
Services Offered
The services they offer include
· Reading facilities,
· Lending books and journals
Opening Hours
Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1700hrs
Location
The library is located at the Nairobi National Museum
Board the Matatu at Koja (Old Nation House Bus Terminus), the matatu passes through Ngara
2. McMillan Memorial Library
The library was established in 1931,
Services Offered
The services offered include reading materials, Lending of books
Location
The library is located at the city Centre along Banda Street next to Jamia Mosque.
Opening Hours
Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1800hrs except public holidays
3. Kenya National Library Services – Nairobi
Services Offered
Their services include reading facilities, lending books, internet and bureau services etc.
Location:
The library is located in Community area of Upper Hill opposite NHIF building.
· Community
Matatu No. 7C
Board a City Hoppa at Kencom house along moi Avenue
Opening Hours
Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1830hrs except public holidays
Saturdays 0830hrs to 1700hrs
4. Kenya National Archives
The facility was established in 1956.
Services offered
The services include, reading facilities, lending books, access to public documents and records.
Location
The Kenya National Archives is located at the city Centre along Moi Avenue opposite Hilton Hotel
Opening Hours
Mondays to Fridays 0830hrs to 1630hrs except public holidays
Saturdays 0830hrs to 1300hrs
5. Kenya National Library Services – Buruburu
This is a branch of the main KNLS Library in Community area of Nairobi
Services offered
The services include reading facilities, lending books, internet and bureau services, access to Kenyan Daily Newspaper, etc.
Location
It is located at Buruburu Phase 2 along Mumias South Road.
· Buruburu
Matatu No.58
Board the Matatu along Tom Mboya Street opposite Kenya National Archives
The Matatu passes through Jogoo Road
Opening Hours
Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1630hrs except public holidays
Saturdays 0830hrs to 1700hrs
6. Rahimtulla Trust Library
It was established in 1953
Services Offered.
The services include reading facilities, lending of books and periodicals section
Location
The library is located at the city Centre along Mfangano Street near Central Bus Station
Opening Hours
Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1600hrs except public holidays
