Isolo Public library is one of the 18 libraries established in Lagos State to encourage a reading culture in the residents of the state. It is under the Lagos State library board. Other libraries include Ikeja Secretariat library, Tolu Public library, Borno house library, and the Ipaja Public library.[1]
| Isolo Public library | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Lagos State, South West, Nigeria |
| Type | Public |
| Collection | |
| Items collected | Books |
History edit
The library was built by th K.A Junaid, who was the Sole administrator of Oshodi-Isolo local government from 98-99.[2]
Collections edit
According to reports gathered in 2012 by the Guardian, there are about 168,812 books available for 177,573 readers and 138,721 are the volumes of books read in the libraries in Lagos altogether.[3]
Renovation edit
Changes were made to the library to introduce new facilities such as fans, chairs, tables and air conditioning in order to reduce heat and make it more conducive for use.[4]
Structure edit
Isolo Public library is large enough to contain about 120-150 people and according to the report from the Guardian's visit to the library, it opens at 8 am and closes in the evening around 4 pm.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Isolo Library Witnesses Face-lift, Influx Of Users". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "Out-of-school residents to benefit from CODELAGOS". Vanguard News. 2017-11-12. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "Out-of-school residents to benefit from CODELAGOS". Vanguard News. 2017-11-12. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "Isolo Library Witnesses Face-lift, Influx Of Users". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "Out-of-school residents to benefit from CODELAGOS". Vanguard News. 2017-11-12. Retrieved 2022-05-29.