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National Library of Uganda

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We collect, preserve and disseminate the recorded memory of Uganda.

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The Bookwheel, invented in 1588 by Italian engineer Agostino Ramelli, was a heavy, 600-pound wooden rotating bookcase that let scholars easily use up to eight open books at once. It had a clever gear system to keep the books upright as the wheel turned by hand, saving time for

The Bookwheel, invented in 1588 by Italian engineer Agostino Ramelli, was a heavy, 600-pound wooden rotating bookcase that let scholars easily use up to eight open books at once. It had a clever gear system to keep the books upright as the wheel turned by hand, saving time for
National Library of Uganda (@nationallib_ug) 's Twitter Profile Photo

--- "He had always imagined paradise as a kind of library: an unending succession of corridors, staircases, and more corridors, leading to more staircases and further corridors, and all of them piled up to the ceiling with books. --- " Jose Eduardo Agualusa

--- "He had always imagined paradise as a kind of library: an unending succession of corridors, staircases, and more corridors, leading to more staircases and further corridors, and all of them piled up to the ceiling with books. --- " 

Jose Eduardo Agualusa
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Happy to announce that we have joined the Bluesky social media network. 🔄 Follow us on Bluesky: National Library of Uganda. Image provided by: in.pinterest.com

Happy to announce that we have joined the Bluesky social media network. 

🔄 Follow us on Bluesky: National Library of Uganda. 

Image provided by: in.pinterest.com
Book Aid International (@book_aid) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our latest shipment of brand-new books has left our warehouse. 31,775 books are now on their way to our partners in Uganda including Read for Life, Women Relief Aid and Kyambogo University. This brings the total number of books sent worldwide so far this year to 543,456!

Our latest shipment of brand-new books has left our warehouse.

31,775 books are now on their way to our partners in Uganda including Read for Life, Women Relief Aid and Kyambogo University. 

This brings the total number of books sent worldwide so far this year to 543,456!
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Yesterday, Community Libraries Association of Uganda had a very fruitful meeting with Mr.Beronda James at UCC to discuss more about the support they are offering to community libraries & how to streamline the partnership for more tangible results. Over 31 libraries have so far been given computers.

Yesterday, <a href="/comlibug/">Community Libraries Association of Uganda</a> had a very fruitful meeting with Mr.Beronda James at <a href="/UCC_Official/">UCC</a> to discuss more about the support they  are offering to community libraries &amp; how to streamline the partnership for more tangible results. Over 31 libraries have so far been given computers.
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How are trusted community hubs like libraries and post offices helping close the digital divide for all? ifla.org/events/offline…

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Do you know a school that could help to send books to children like Grace and Rachel? Find out more about Story Space and how you can join in at the link below👇 bookaid.org/support-us/sto…

Do you know a school that could help to send books to children like Grace and Rachel?

Find out more about Story Space and how you can join in at the link below👇
bookaid.org/support-us/sto…
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READY, SET, BOOKS! 📚 We are coming to Mbarara, Kabale Kisoro, Mitooma, Fort Portal, Bundibugyo, Masindi, Hoima, Mbale, Tororo, Lira, Soroti, Jinja, Kamuli, Bugiri, Busia, Paidha, Nebbi, Arua and Koboko. #Uganda

READY, SET, BOOKS! 📚 

We are coming to Mbarara, Kabale  
Kisoro, Mitooma, Fort Portal,  
Bundibugyo, Masindi, Hoima,  
Mbale, Tororo, Lira, Soroti, Jinja, 
Kamuli, Bugiri, Busia, Paidha, Nebbi, Arua and Koboko.

#Uganda
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Twice the shifts, twice the microfiche 📄💪 Democracy’s Library scanning livestream now runs from 7:30 AM to midnight PT. Tune in & watch public records from across the country preserved in real time: 📡 youtube.com/watch?v=aPg2V5… #GovernmentDocs #LiveNow #Livestream

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Do you know a school looking for new ways to encourage a love of reading? Creating a Story Space is a great way to get pupils reading while supporting schools around the world who urgently need books for their libraries. Request a free Story Space pack now bookaid.org/support-us/sto…

Do you know a school looking for new ways to encourage a love of reading?
Creating a Story Space is a great way to get pupils reading while supporting schools around the world who urgently need books for their libraries.
Request a free Story Space pack now bookaid.org/support-us/sto…
Jonathon L. Earle @jonathonlearle.bsky.social (@jonathonlearle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An illustration of the flag used by both Bassekabaka Muteesa I ne Mwanga II Buganda Kingdom . The flag was approximately 12ft square. The colour of the background of the flag was red, four years before the creation of Zanzibar’s red flag. A large shield was sewn on the left

An illustration of the flag used by both Bassekabaka Muteesa I ne Mwanga II <a href="/BugandaKingdom_/">Buganda Kingdom</a> . 

The flag was approximately 12ft square. The colour of the background of the flag was red, four years before the creation of Zanzibar’s red flag. A large shield was sewn on the left
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We can't wait to see you at IFLAWLIC on 18-22 Aug in Kazakhstan! Visit booth A03 to learn how, together with libraries, we build tools that evolve with needs, bridge gaps in access, & expand the reach of discovery. ⤵️ Learn more. 🧵 1/2 @IFLA #WLIC2025 oclc.org/en/events/2025…

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If there is a public library nearby to you, & you have never been, please go; it’s free. You can sit, relax, & use wifi without being chased away. We want you there. You can connect with others. Learn a new skill. Practice your English. Get help with your reading in a safe place.

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If you have never been to a public library, you can interact with the space in many ways: • ask for help at the Desk • move about the area • use the restroom/fountain • ask where are your films/cds to start off • find the map to locate all levels/features/exits • get a card

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As digitalization accelerates, so does the need for inclusive access, affordability & safe usage.  Discover key insights on global digital trends & what's needed to tackle uneven progress worldwide: wrld.bg/aZ0k50QT9M8 #WBGDigitalProgress

As digitalization accelerates, so does the need for inclusive access, affordability &amp; safe usage.  

Discover key insights on global digital trends &amp; what's needed to tackle uneven progress worldwide: wrld.bg/aZ0k50QT9M8

#WBGDigitalProgress