Keep the Library Open!
Keeping the Nkhanga Village Library Open – Just $7,300.00 per year or $20.00 per day to keep the Nkhanga Village library open. read more
New Peace Corps Volunteer Arrives
A new Peace Corp Volunteer met with the Nkhanga Village Library Volunteers. The community appreciates the use of the library for meetings! read more
The Nkhanga Library Story
Brief History of the Construction of Nkhanga Library and how it came to be.
Volunteers Train for Library
Volunteers interested in helping staff the Nkhanga Village Library attended training sessions. It is difficult, however, to keep the library open staffed only with volunteers. read more
Newsletter – May 2013
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Nkhanga Library Opened – December 2012
Nkhanga Branch was officially opened on Saturday December 8, 2012 with ribbon cutting, ceremonies and dancing into the evening. read more
Books are Delivered – December 2011
All the publicly donated total of 3,092 used books packed in 65 carton boxes were successfully delivered to the new Nkhanga Village Library in Lundazi in Eastern Zambia in Southern Africa on December 20, 2011. read more
Library Construction Report – May 2011
The construction of the Nkhanga Village Library is very close to completion – May 2011 update. Half of all the glass window panes have been installed in the building; the books have been transferred from the long term storage building where they had been kept since August 2007. read more
Library Roofing Completed – August 2009
Nkhanga Village Library Roofing Completed – August 2009. Even though the building is still incomplete, we held two meetings in it with men and women and movers and shakers in the area. read more
Construction Update – May 2009
The US Dollar is strong and the Zambian Kwacha currency has depreciated. One US dollar is now equivalent to 5,680.00 Zambian Kwacha. This means materials and labor will be cheaper. This is the best time to complete the roofing, inside wall plaster, painting, and installing window panes. Plans are underway to obtain shelves and tables. read more
Nkhanga Village Library Walls Completed – September 2008
Nkhanga Village Community Library (Nkhanga Branch) is a major project of the Zambia Knowledge Bank. Phenomenal progress has been made as the construction of the walls of the 3100 Sq. ft. building has just been completed. read more
Library Foundation Slab Completed – July 2007
The Nkhanga Village Library July 2007 The Nkhanga Branch Village library is 42m (138ft) long and 5.5m (23 ft.) wide; and 231 Sq. m (3,174 Sq. ft.). The laying of the Foundation Slab was completed on July 23 and all … read more