Welcome to the northstar Library
A people who do not read will forget who they are. The Northstar library exists to improve the reading culture in Nigeria, one book at a time.
About us
The Northstar Library is an NGO creating a literary third space and creative centre. We aim to reignite curiosity, reading culture and creative exploration in Nigerians by providing access to books and a reading community. The Northstar Library will be a physical space for people to read, find community, engage with art and most importantly, find their true path.
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The Heart of community: The Importance of Third Spaces in Nigeria
In third spaces, everyone can access resources and a community free of judgement or discrimination, regardless of beliefs, class, or gender. Click the photo to read more.
Look to The Northstar
Self-identity, cultural identity, critical thinking and empathy are unmined gems in today’s Nigeria. Click the photo to read more.
What Does Reading Mean to You?
What is the value of a book? What does reading mean to you? The people of the Northstar Library share their stories. Click the photo to read more.
MEET THE TEAM
Ore, Team Lead
It is through words that I carve out my path in an ever changing world. And it is this gift that I hope to offer to other little girls through The Northstar Library.
Chinwendu, Partnerships
Books were my introduction to unique adventures; not just imaginative but real. I have travelled cities and made lifelong friends in literary gatherings because of books.
Tobi, Creative Direction
I think books are magic. I’ve always loved the special type of magic to be found in them, in words woven together so tightly and so intricately that it builds worlds and kingdoms and people and dreams.
Manolo, Content
Books in whatever form have been a way for me to get a front-row seat to the lives of people I know about . . . I really hope that one day, some like-minded children will read about me and my story as I have others before me.
Zikora, Counsel
Books are my gateway to different personas and experiences. They were my guides, allowing me to shapeshift emotionally and mentally. Life gets mundane and overwhelming. Books are a perfect escape.
Sekhani, Admin and Social Media
Most people think that reading fiction or creative nonfiction is a waste of time, but life is already hard enough. I allow myself to escape into the world of the books I read, and I stay there until I’m ready to face reality again.
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