Ishmael, OCLF’s newest publication

Ishmael, a Dangme/English board book, will arrive in Ghana soon. We will distribute copies to mothers attending family planning clinics in Ada West.

Jerusalema Dance Challenge!

Click on the above title. It will take you a video dance performance by the Kathy Knowles Theatre Company, Nima Centre, Accra.

A Christmas Piñata

Children and staff from the Kathy Knowles Community Library, Osu, enjoy their annual tradition of making and then breaking open a piñata.

An exciting workshop

Nima and Maamobi participants attended a Nima Centre workshop to learn how to make soap, hand sanitizer, bead products, and leather sandals.

A reading clinic in Goi

Ghanaian children missed many months of school due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Librarians in Goi organized daily learning activities.

Kathy Knowles Community Library, Kablevu

On November 29, 2020, the citizens of Kablevu attended the opening of their new library. Children recited poetry, the youth pledged their support, and the chief extended his gratitude. 

Kablevu’s Library is almost finished

Bright Asare is doing an excellent job to oversee the library’s construction in this salt-mining village. Mabel Hoduameda is showing enthusiasm for her new head librarian’s role. 

Edward Kwame Modzakah, our faithful carpenter

Edward has been with us for 30 years. He has made hundreds of beautifully-crafted chairs and stools, and dozens of tables, shelves, and puzzle racks. Note: sadly Edward died on June 21, 2022.