Community Library
Community Library
The Center’s Community Library is a vital shared resource for learning, creativity, and connection in Osu. It is currently the only library operating in the area, serving children, young people, adults, and visitors from the wider community and beyond.
The library comprises a veritable cornucopia of books across age groups and interests. It includes both fiction and non-fiction, alongside specialist titles on African history, culture, archaeology, heritage, and art — many of which are difficult to access elsewhere in Ghana.
Two Libraries, One Community
The Center’s Community Library consists of two interconnected spaces:
The Adult Library supports students, researchers, artists, educators, and lifelong learners through a rich collection focused on Africa and the African diaspora, archaeology, heritage, memory, and creative practice.
The Children’s Library is a vibrant, welcoming space designed to nurture a love of reading from an early age. Its collection includes storybooks, picture books, early readers, and educational materials from Africa and the African diaspora.
Learning Beyond Books
Alongside reading for pleasure and learning, the library hosts extra-curricular activities centered on archaeology, heritage, storytelling, poetry, and performance. These programs encourage curiosity, confidence, and creative expression across generations.
In the Children’s Library, we run a range of programs designed to support learning, confidence, and a love of reading. Our Homework Club provides children with guidance and support as they complete school assignments in a calm, encouraging environment. We also operate Book of the Day, during which librarians select and read a story aloud to children and work with them on comprehension, discussion, and critical thinking. In addition, First Fridays is a monthly program that offers children free access to the library, ensuring that all families can enjoy reading and learning regardless of ability to pay.
Local artists have transformed the library environment through colourful murals, including depictions of the ongoing archaeological excavations at Christiansborg Castle. They have also created furniture from recycled materials, reinforcing CAHP’s commitment to sustainability and community collaboration.
Access and Support
The library’s books have been generously donated by U.S.-based foundations and private donors. Attendance is offered at a minimal fee to help offset operating costs, and regular visitors benefit from the Library Loyalty Card Programme, which rewards continued participation with a free library session.
The CAHP Community Library is a living, growing space — built through generosity, creativity, and a shared belief in accessible knowledge and community-led heritage.
Visit us. Read with us. Grow with us.
Thank You To Our Supporters
