School Library
The heart of academic inquiry where knowledge lives, curiosity thrives, and every student discovers the power of reading.
Where Curiosity Comes Alive
The Olderkesi Senior School Library is more than a room of books it is a sanctuary for thinkers, researchers, and dreamers. With 5,000+ volumes, digital resources, and quiet study spaces, our library supports every learner from Grade 10 to Form 4, and every teacher shaping the next generation.
"A reader today, a leader tomorrow."
What We Offer
Physical Collection
5,000+ books spanning textbooks, reference materials, fiction, and non-fiction. Organized by subject and reading level for easy access.
Digital Resource Centre
12 computer stations with internet access, e-book subscriptions, and research databases including JSTOR and Kenya National Library Service.
Periodicals & Newspapers
Monthly subscriptions to The Daily Nation, The Standard, Taifa Leo, and academic journals in science, humanities, and education.
Research Support
Dedicated librarian assistance for research projects, citation guidance, and access to online academic databases for CBC project work.
Evening Study Hall
Extended hours until 9:00 PM for Form 3 and 4 students preparing for CBC. Quiet zones with individual desks and reading lamps.
Group Discussion Rooms
Two enclosed rooms for collaborative study, group projects, and peer tutoring sessions. Bookable through the library desk.
Our Shelves
Textbooks & Reference
2,100 booksCBC-aligned textbooks for all subjects, revision guides, past paper collections, and reference encyclopedias. Multiple copies ensure every student has access.
Fiction & Literature
1,400 booksClassic and contemporary novels, African literature, poetry collections, and short story anthologies. From Chinua Achebe to Ngugi wa Thiong'o and beyond.
General Knowledge
950 booksBiographies, history books, geography atlases, science encyclopedias, and general interest titles that broaden horizons beyond the curriculum.
Children & Junior
550 booksPicture books, early readers, and junior fiction for visiting primary school students and for our own students who tutor in the community.
Reading Programs
Reading Marathon
A 48-hour reading challenge where students compete to read the most pages. The winning class earns a trophy and a special lunch. Last year's record: 12,400 pages by Form 2 North.
Book Club
Weekly gatherings where students discuss a selected book, share insights, and develop critical thinking. Open to all forms. Current read: "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe.
Young Writers Workshop
A creative writing program that nurtures budding authors. Students write short stories, poetry, and essays with guidance from English teachers. Best pieces are published in the school magazine.
Community Reading Day
Once per term, we open the library to local primary schools. Our students become reading buddies, helping younger children discover the joy of books and improving literacy in the community.
Mr. Francis Nginai
Our librarian is more than a keeper of books he is a guide to discovery. With a Mastery in Library Science and a passion for youth literacy, Francis has transformed our library into the vibrant learning hub it is today.
0728 227 403
Specialized training in digital cataloguing and youth literacy programs.
Award-Winning Programs
Her Community Reading Day program won the County Education Innovation Award in 2024.
Student Advocate
Known for personally recommending books to every student based on their interests and academic needs.
Impact by Numbers
Under her leadership, library visits increased 300% and student reading scores improved by 25%.
Come Read With Us
Whether you are researching a project, escaping into a novel, or discovering a new passion the Olderkesi Library is open to every mind eager to learn.