National Library Service of Botswana, National library and legal deposit institution in Gaborone, Botswana.
The National Library Service of Botswana functions as the central repository for published materials and provides educational resources to researchers and students across the country.
The institution began operations in 1968 after the Botswana National Assembly passed an act establishing it as part of the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs.
The library maintains collections in multiple languages, including Tswana materials, and organizes reading clubs, homework assistance programs, and storytelling sessions for community engagement.
Visitors can access the library services from Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 6 PM, and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 3 PM at 1272 Lithuli Road.
The institution manages 76 internet-connected sites throughout Botswana, offering free 30-minute internet sessions to both citizens and international visitors at public libraries.
Location: Gaborone
Inception: 1968
Website: http://www.mysc.gov.bw/nls
Phone: +2673952397
Website: http://mysc.gov.bw/nls
GPS coordinates: -24.67225,25.90637
Latest update: April 13, 2025 03:56
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