The Baybayin Library
A place where visitors of all ages can come to read, study and be entertained, such is the objective of the Baybayin Library. More than a library, the mission of the organization is to offer a space that the inhabitants of Siargao can appropriate, where they can develop their knowledge and their imagination, where they can create and escape around books, art, games and sharing.
Premises designed for the project
The Library opened its doors in February 2022 in the heart of the municipality of General Luna. The building that houses the library has been entirely designed and optimized for the project.
The library is built on two floors. The first floor is composed of a large main room used as a reception area and equipped for the youngest. It also has a kitchen, toilets and an independent office at the disposal of the NGO Siargao Masaya. The second floor is reserved for students and readers looking for a quiet place. Its large surface area makes it an ideal space for conferences, workshops or video screenings.
The small garden completes the complex. Our team offers snacks for children and outdoor activities.
Books, toys, games and computers
More than 3,000 books in English and Tagalog are available to visitors. Fiction, non-fiction, comic books, manga, magazines or textbooks; whatever the age, there is something for everyone. Most of the books can be borrowed by Baybayin Library members. It’s free, all you need to do is register!
Board games are also available for young and older children who want to share a relaxing moment. For the youngest, a dedicated area has been set up with toys, mats and beanbags. Emerging artists can explore their creativity with drawing materials available on the first floor.
And at last, students can borrow computers to do research or work (only on site). They can also request printing and photocopying services. These services are offered free of charge but exclusively to students, as the association does not wish to compete with the Internet Cafe of General Luna which already offers these services.