Your support helps ensure that children and young people continue to have access to safe, engaging learning spaces.
14 Kyan Rikkos, Adjacent St. Gabriel’s Parish, Bauchi Ring Road, Joe, Plateau State, Nigeria.
SELI Community Children’s Library
A safe, joyful space where children and young
people read, learn and grow.
Hope Starts Here.
The SELI Children’s Community Library is a welcoming learning space created to serve children and young people aged 2 to 17 years. It provides access to books, guided learning, and enriching experiences that support literacy, creativity, and lifelong learning beyond the classroom.
About the Library
At SELI, we believe that every child deserves early and continuous exposure to books, safe learning spaces, and positive learning experiences. The SELI Children’s Community Library was established to respond to the learning needs of children and teenagers who may have limited access to age-appropriate books, supportive reading environments, and guided learning opportunities.
The library serves as a community hub where children can read, listen to stories, explore ideas, play, ask questions, and grow in confidence, all within a caring and supportive environment.
Who the Library Serves
The library serves children and young people aged 2 to 17 years, including:
- Early years and preschool children (2–8 years).
- Primary school children.
- Teenagers and pre-teens.
- Schools, teachers, and families within the community.
SELI is committed to improving learning outcomes and expanding opportunities that ensure children, teenagers, and young people not only attend school but thrive while there across Northern Nigeria. We advance education through playful learning, libraries and literacy programs, teacher training and consultancy, and youth leadership, equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to thrive and succeed academically, thereby contributing meaningfully to their communities.
Our programmes are thoughtfully designed to meet children at different developmental stages, from early language exposure to independent reading and study support.
What Happens in the Library
The SELI Children’s Community Library is more than shelves of books. It is an active learning and discovery space where children engage through:
- Early years reading and language exposure for young children
- Reading and Storytelling and read-aloud sessions.
- Independent reading and book access for children and teenagers.
- Creative literacy activities including drawing, writing, and guided expression
- Homework and learning support and quiet study time.
- Educational play and learning games that support cognitive and social development.
- Life skills and values-based conversations for older children and teenagers
- Book clubs
Each activity is carefully structured to be engaging, age-appropriate, and supportive of holistic child development
Our Learning Approach
Our library approach is rooted in early childhood education principles, play-based learning, and child-centred facilitation. We understand that learning looks different at every stage of a child’s growth.
For younger children, learning happens through play, games, stories, and interaction.
For older children and teenagers, learning is supported through reading, discussion, guided study, and critical thinking activities.
Across all ages, we prioritize:
- Safe and inclusive learning spaces
- Age-appropriate materials and activities
- Guided support from trained facilitators and volunteers
- Learning that is joyful, respectful, and meaningful
Volunteers and Facilitators
Library sessions are supported by trained volunteers and facilitators who are passionate about children’s learning and development. They guide activities, support reading sessions, and ensure that every child feels safe, welcomed, and encouraged.
SELI places strong emphasis on child protection, care, and responsible engagement in all library programmes.
We inspire and help them live better
Empowering Lives Through Compassion
To restore dignity and opportunity to those in need through sustainable programs that feed, educate, and empower.
Hope for Every Heart
To restore dignity and opportunity to those in need through sustainable programs that feed, educate, and empower.
Together for Change
To restore dignity and opportunity to those in need through sustainable programs that feed, educate, and empower.
Building a Brighter Tomorrow
To restore dignity and opportunity to those in need through sustainable programs that feed, educate, and empower.
Meet our volunteers
What people say
“Volunteering with this charity changed my perspective. Seeing kids smile because of something I helped with? Priceless.”
“Volunteering with this charity changed my perspective. Seeing kids smile because of something I helped with? Priceless.”
“Volunteering with this charity changed my perspective. Seeing kids smile because of something I helped with? Priceless.”
“Volunteering with this charity changed my perspective. Seeing kids smile because of something I helped with? Priceless.”
Why the Library Matters
For many children and young people, the library is:
- Their first consistent access to books and reading support.
- A safe space for learning outside the classroom.
- An environment where learning feels enjoyable, not intimidating.
- A place where curiosity, confidence, and imagination are nurtured.
By serving children from early childhood through adolescence, the SELI Children’s Community Library supports strong learning foundations and sustained educational growth.
Support the Library
You can support the SELI Children’s Community Library by:
- Donating age-appropriate books for different age groups
- Sponsoring reading, storytelling, or learning sessions
- Supporting library resources,educational games and expansion
- Volunteering your time or skills.
Partnering with SELI to strengthen community learning
A Space for Reading, Learning and Growth.
The SELI Children’s Community Library is more than a room with books. It is a space where children and young people aged 2 to 17 are supported to learn, explore, and believe in their potential.
We are dedicated to improving learning outcomes by supporting children and teenagers, and equipping teachers to help them not only attend school, but thrive across Northern Nigeria. We build the roots in primary schools and raise the leaders in secondary schools.
14 Kyan Rikkos, Adjacent St. Gabriel’s Parish, Bauchi Ring Road, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Copyright 2026 SELI
“Volunteering with this charity changed my perspective. Seeing kids smile because of something I helped with? Priceless.”