I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves. - Anna Quindlen

Joining the LibraryAnyone can become a cardholder of our Community Library free of charge. You may apply for a Library card either by filling out and submitting the form below or in person at the Library. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must provide his/her contact details. You may apply either as a Standard cardholder or a Friend of the Library. Questions? Please contact us.

Tweet This QuoteHappy birthday to Ken Kesey, American writer and author born on this day in 1935. Kesey was best known for the novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, a tale of camaraderie set in a mental hospital, which was adapted into an Oscar-winning film starring Jack Nicholson. He died on November 10, 2001.Image source: The Blacklisted Journalist

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela #Reading #ZODML #Education #Libaries #Literacy #ReadingProgramme #Books #Nigeria #Lagos #BokCorner

What makes a good library? Lemony Snicket has some ideas. #read #quote #Snicket

After we shared our list of 100 Must-Read Nigerian Novels, many of our followers and fans asked where some of the classic children's books from their school days were. And we listened: check out our list of 20 beloved Nigerian children's books - be sure to share your favourites in the comments!

Nora Ephron 1941-2012 #rip #reading

a lover of books, reading, words, stories, and other forms of lit-related geekery. reality sucks, and books always take me to a better place. "I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library." - Jorge Luis Borges...

Joining the LibraryAnyone can become a cardholder of our Community Library free of charge. You may apply for a Library card either by filling out and submitting the form below or in person at the Library. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must provide his/her contact details. You may apply either as a Standard cardholder or a Friend of the Library. Questions? Please contact us.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela #Reading #ZODML #Education #Libaries #Literacy #ReadingProgramme #Books #Nigeria #Lagos #BokCorner

After we shared our list of 100 Must-Read Nigerian Novels, many of our followers and fans asked where some of the classic children's books from their school days were. And we listened: check out our list of 20 beloved Nigerian children's books - be sure to share your favourites in the comments!