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KLF BOX LIBRARY
Every child deserves a world of stories
For children in hospitals and orphanages, days can feel long and heavy. A story can change that.
The KLF Box Library Project brings mini-libraries filled with beautiful books into pediatrics wards and children’s homes across Lagos — giving children comfort, joy, and a reason to smile.
What is the KLF Box Library?
The KLF Box Library is a beacon of hope and imagination for children in hospitals and children’s homes.
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Each library is a compact, mobile box filled with 50–100 carefully chosen books — picture books, wordless picture books, chapter books, plays, and high-interest nonfiction. These stories offer children comfort, courage, and the joy of discovery, even from a hospital bed.
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A single deployment means one Box Library placed in a children’s ward, ensuring that every child in that ward has access to stories that brighten long days and bring families together around books.
Why this Project Matters
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Comfort and calm during treatment and recovery
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Continued learning when school is on hold
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Family bonding through shared reading
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Positive ward culture that supports healing
Our pilot projects estimate 1,000–1,500 children reached each year in Lagos as placements expand across hospitals and child-care centres.
How It Works
From curation to care, each KLF Box Library is set up, stocked, and refreshed so children always have a story within reach.
Curate
We select durable, engaging books for different reading levels and interests, with attention to cultural relevance.
Install
We place the KLF Box Library in a child-friendly, accessible spot agreed with hospitals and orphanages
Read
Children and families choose a book for bedside reading. We also host periodic author read-alouds and quiet storytimes.
So Far...
Where We Are Now
Gbagada General Hospital, Paediatrics Ward
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Installed: 4 September 2025
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1 KLF Box Library, ~50 titles
Next in View...
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Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba.
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Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja paediatric wards
(2–3 libraries per hospital)
Testimonials
My daughter was so happy when she saw the books. She asked me to pick a book right away and has been asking if she can read other books. I like that we can just write our names down and borrow any book. Thank you for this initiative.”
~ Aisha's Mum, Parent, Gbagada General Hospital.
Children walked up and picked favourites immediately. The mood in the ward shifted.”
~ Nurse, Paediatrics Ward, Gbagada General Hospital
Our Partners
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