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How To Build A Library @BuildALibrary

Two tenacious women are transforming a dilapidated, junk-filled library in downtown Nairobi.

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How To Build A Library@BuildALibrary
17 Nov 2025
🎬 How To Build A Library is coming to cinemas across Kenya! 💛 Catch it on the big screen: 🍿 From 21 Nov – Prestige Cinema & Motion Cinema (Nairobi) 🍿 From 28 Nov – @NyaliCinemax (Mombasa) & Mega Cinema (Kisumu) 🍿 From 1 Dec – Unseen Nairobi #HowToBuildALibrary
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A true honour to read these powerful words by @tinsmush review on @ConversationUS @TC_Africa read full review: lnkd.in/deggxg-3 Thanks to @sa_poptart for gracing us with this incredible platform. #howtobuildalibrary @bookbunk #AfricanWriters #KoT #KenyanFilm #BookTok
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Here’s a moment from How To Build A Library that reminds us this work was never just about bricks and shelves. There’s so much more to uncover when you watch the film on the big screen. 🎟 mookh.com/event/how-to-build… #HowToBuildALibrary #KenyanStories #AfricanCinema
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This is it. The final screenings. How To Build A Library is showing one last time at Unseen Nairobi from 15–21 December. If you haven’t watched it yet, don’t miss out! 🎟 mookh.com/event/how-to-build… #HowToBuildALibrary #UnseenNairobi #AfricanCinema #KenyanStories
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Throwback Thursday: Kaloleni Public Library Seeing @TheBookBunk work in renovating the Kaloleni Public Library was a reminder of the power of public spaces when they are made safe, beautiful, and welcoming for communities and children alike. 🎟 linktr.ee/howtobuildalibrary…
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Another small piece of the story... a glimpse into the early days of rebuilding and everything that came with it. Watch the full journey on the big screen: mookh.com/event/how-to-build… #HowToBuildALibrary
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Our Friday Q&A screening was completely sold out, and we loved every moment of it! A huge thank you to everyone who showed up, asked questions, and shared their thoughts Screenings continue at Unseen Nairobi until 21st December🍿 🎟 mookh.com/event/how-to-build… #HowToBuildALibrary
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Fresh week, fresh Unseen screenings! The Unseen run goes all the way till 21st December, so come through whenever works for you. Grab a ticket on the Unseen website and come experience this one on the big screen ➡️mookh.com/event/how-to-build… #HowToBuildALibrary
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🎬 More chances to catch How To Build A Library! If you missed the film this week, don’t worry... there are still plenty of screenings coming up at Motion Cinema, Mega Cinema Kisumu and Unseen Nairobi 🎟 linktr.ee/howtobuildalibrary… #HowToBuildALibrary #DocumentaryFilm
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Blaze Officiel@B3laze
1 Dec 2025
Yall should watch the @BuildALibrary documentary and the work they are doing to make sure these spaces are functional again
PropesaTv
@PropesaTv
1 Dec 2025
The condition of McMillan Library. Wa Madimples, what the hell are you doing with our money?
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🎬 Tonight at 7 PM — Q&A Screening at Unseen Nairobi! Join Chris and Maia after the film for a post-screening discussion where they’ll answer your questions and share behind-the-scenes insights. You don’t want to miss this one! mookh.com/event/how-to-build… #HowToBuildALibrary
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What a journey it’s been! As How To Build A Library wraps its cinema run this week at @prestigecinemas and @nyalicinemax, we just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who came out to watch, shared their thoughts, and helped spread the word. 💛 #HowToBuildALibrary
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⏳ We’re in the final stretch! Two days left to watch the film at Prestige Cinema, Motion Cinema, Mega Cinema and Nyali Cinema. Unseen Nairobi screenings will continue until 21st December 🎟 linktr.ee/howtobuildalibrary… #HowToBuildALibrary #KenyanCinema
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. @NyaliCinemax has a weekday combo for our Wednesday screening ➡️ KES 900 for your ticket popcorn soda. Perfect mid-week plan if you’ve been meaning to catch How To Build A Library. 🎥 Wed, 3 Dec — 9:15 P Poster has all the details! #HowToBuildALibrary
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Here’s a moment from How To Build A Library you probably didn’t see coming… Catch the full story on the big screen this week! Book your ticket: linktr.ee/howtobuildalibrary… Screenings run everywhere until Thursday, and at Unseen Nairobi until 21st December. #HowToBuildALibrary
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Hey hey Nairobi! 👋🏾 How To Build A Library is finally at Unseen ... and we’re so ready for this run. Two dates to mark down: Tuesday’s Buy One Get One Free screening, and Friday’s show Q&A with the directors. See you at the movies!🍿 #HowToBuildALibrary #UnseenNairobi
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🎟 Free Ticket Giveaway! We’re giving out 2 tickets to watch How To Build A Library this week...one for you and one for the friend you’ll watch it with. To claim them: Comment “I want the tickets!” and mention who you want to go with! #HowToBuildALibrary
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🇰🇪 How To Build A Library is officially on screens across the country! All screening dates and times are on the posters below. Tickets: linktr.ee/howtobuildalibrary… #HowToBuildALibrary #NyaliCinemax #KenyanStories #DocumentaryFilm #AfricanCinema #NowShowing
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🌊 Mombasa, we’re here! How To Build A Library hits Nyali Cinemax starting tomorrow, Friday 28 November! 💛 Catch this incredible story on the big screen! 🎟 Tickets go live tomorrow morning in the Nyali Cinemax website! #HowToBuildALibrary #NyaliCinemax #KenyanStories
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🌅 Kisumu, it’s your turn! How To Build A Library is officially landing at Mega Cinema from Friday, 28 November to Thursday, 4 December...and we can’t wait for you to experience it on the big screen. #HowToBuildALibrary #KenyanStories
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🎬 #HowToBuildALibrary follows two remarkable women, @ShiroKoinange and Angela Wachuka who dared to reimagine what a forgotten colonial library could mean for a new generation. Catch the film in Nairobi cinemas today and tomorrow at @prestigecinemas and @motioncinemas. 🎟️
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