List of libraries in Namibia
Namibia has a total of 231 libraries.[1] 78 [1] of the libraries have reliable internet access. a total of 258, 283 registered users[1] and 358, 087 physical loans.[1]
| Library | Location | Year established | Website | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Library of Namibia | Windhoek | 1926 (established in 1994)[2] | http://www.nln.gov.na/ | National Library |
| Namibia Parliament Library | Windhoek | https://www.parliament.na/library-and-computer-services/ | Parliament Library | |
| University of Namibia Library | Windhoek | 1992 | https://library.unam.edu.na/ | Academic Library |
| Namibia University of Science and Technology Library | Windhoek | 1994[3] | https://library.nust.na/ | Academic Library |
| International University of Management Library | Windhoek | 1994 | https://ium.edu.na/ | Academic Library |
| Welwitschia University Library | Windhoek | 2014[4] | https://www.wu.edu.na/page/library-information-services/ | Academic Library |
| I-Care Health Training Institute Library | Windhoek | 2019 | Academic Library | |
| Goethe Institut Namibia Library | Windhoek | Special Library | ||
| National Earth Science and Energy Information Center | Windhoek | 1994 | Special Library | |
| Windhoek Public Library | Windhoek | Public Library | ||
| Otjomuise Community Library | ||||
| Greenwell Matongo Community Library | ||||
| Ministry of Information Communications and Technology Library | Omusati Region | Ministerial Library | ||
| Omusati Regional Council Library | Omusati Region | Community Library | ||
| Ohangwena Regional Library| | Ohangwena Region | 2014 | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library |
| Eenhana Community Library | Ohangwena Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Omugwelume Community Library | Ohangwena Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Okongo Community Library | Ohangwena Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Swakopmund Community library | Erongo Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Hentiesbay Community Library | Erongo Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Omaruru Community Library | Erongo Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Usakos Community Library | Erongo Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Karibib Community Library | Erongo Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Arandis Community Library | Erongo Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Walvisbaai Community Library | Erongo Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Kuisebmund Community Library | Erongo Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Narraville Community Library | Erongo Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Katima Mulilo Community Library | Zambezi Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Kabbe Community Library | Zambezi Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Ngoma | Zambezi Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Tsumeb Community Library | Oshikoto Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Omuthiya Community Library | Oshikoto Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Tsintsabis Community Library | Oshikoto Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Auala Community Library | Oshikoto Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Rundu Community Library[5] | Kavango East Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Shinyungwe Community Library | Kavango East Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Mukwe Community Library | Kavango East Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Rehoboth Community Library | Hardap Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Mariental Community Library[5] | Hardap Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Aranos Community Library[5] | Hardap Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Maltahohe Community Library | Hardap Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Gibeon Community Library | Hardap Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Gochas Community Library | Hardap Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Kalkrand Community Library | Hardap Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Keetmanshoop Community Library | Karas Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Bethanie Community Library | Karas Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Koes Community Library | Karas Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Ruderitz Community Library | Karas Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Karasburg Community Library | Karas Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Warmbad Community Library | Karas Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Aroab Community Library | Karas Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Rosh Pina Community Library | Karas Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Oranjemund Community Library | Karas Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Nkurenkure Community Library | Kavango West Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Khorixas Community Library | Kunene Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Outjo Community Library | Kunene Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Kamanjab Community Library | Kunene Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Opuwo Community Library | Kunene Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Oshakati Regional Library | Oshana Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library[6] | |
| Rossing Ondangwa Community Library | Oshana Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Uugwangula Community Library | Oshana Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Grootfontein Community Library | Otjozondjupa Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Otjiwarongo Community Library | Otjozondjupa Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Okahandja Community Library | Otjozondjupa Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Otavi Community Library | Otjozondjupa Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library | |
| Tsumkwe Community Library | Otjozondjupa Region | https://nlas.info/sub-divisions/community-library-services/ | Community Library |
References
- ^ a b c d "IFLA Library Map of the World". librarymap.ifla.org. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ Maria. "National Library". Namibia Library & Archives Service. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Home | Namibia University of Science and Technology". www.nust.na. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ University, Welwitchia (2025-05-06). "Welwitchia University". Welwitchia University. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ a b c Maria. "Community Library Services". Namibia Library & Archives Service. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ Maria. "Community Library Services". Namibia Library & Archives Service. Retrieved 2025-09-09.