Since 2016, Casa Búho has been walking alongside children, teenagers, and families in Machalilla with reading, art, and loving learning programs. We were born as a local response to the lack of books and reading spaces on the coast of Manabí, Ecuador.
Our Story
A reading impulse that grew with the community
From a borrowed classroom to a shipping container turned library, through fire and pandemic. Discover how the community sustained and transformed Casa Búho.
Read the timeline →Mission & Vision
Reading, art, and care to imagine futures
We walk alongside children and teenagers with books and creative experiences, dreaming of a Machalilla where every child grows surrounded by stories and love.
See our principles →Our Team
The people behind Casa Búho
Meet the people who sustain the library every day: founders, collaborators, and volunteers who make this community project possible.
Meet the team →Get involved
Want to learn more or collaborate with Casa Búho?
Contact us about volunteering, partnerships, or ways to support the community library.