Wekoye communty library.

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Welcome to my  community library—a place where stories come alive, knowledge is shared, and everyone belongs. Whether you're here to read, learn, or connect, we're excited to have yo






WEKOYE COMMUNITY LIBARRY AND INFORMATION CENTER 

Address: Mbale city, Plot Republic Street.

Postal Address: P.O. Box 7010, Mbale, Uganda

Phone: +256 773276169

Email: library@wekoye.go.ug

Opening Hours:

           Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

   Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

                Closed on Sundays and public holidays





   

                         SERVICES OFFERED BY THE LIBRARY.



Library Services

Book lending: Fiction, non-fiction, children's books, large print, etc.
Digital lending: eBooks, audiobooks, magazines through apps like Libby or OverDrive.
DVDs & CDs: Borrow movies, music, and documentaries.
Interlibrary loan: Borrow items from other libraries if they don’t have them locally.

The following is the sample of book lending in my community library
  











                               This another sample of digital lending by the library users
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Programs & Event
  • Storytime for kids
  • Book clubs
  • Workshops: Writing, tech, crafts, etc.
  • Homework help or tutoring
  • Author talks or community speaker series.

      story telling for kids in the library






The above is an example of a work shop in the library.


TYPES OF RESOURCES IN THE LIBRARY

1. Print Resources

  • Books: Fiction, non-fiction, biographies, textbooks, reference books.
  • Magazines & Newspapers: For current events, lifestyle, and special interests.
  • Pamphlets & Brochures: On health, education, community programs, etc.
  • Maps & Atlases

2. Digital Resources

  • eBooks & Audiobooks
  • Online Databases: For research, academic journals, newspapers, etc.
  • Educational Software & Learning Platforms
  • Library Catalogs (OPACs): To search and reserve resources online.

3. Multimedia Resources

  • CDs & DVDs: Music, movies, documentaries.
  • Recorded lectures or interviews
  • Language learning audio programs

4. Human Resources

  • Librarians: Provide research help, reading recommendations, tech support.
  • Volunteers: Assist with library programs and community outreach.
  • Tutors or instructors: For adult literacy, homework help, or workshops.


5. Community Resources

  • Meeting Rooms & Study Spaces
  • Community Bulletin Boards
  • Local History Archives & Genealogy Records
  • Job Boards & Employment Services.









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