2018 · Salvaging Stories
A small crew of writers began cataloging out-of-print Maldivian literature. Pop-up reading circles on the waterfront soon turned into a dream for a permanent cultural home.
The Ocean Library Story
2020 · Building the Reef
Architects, artists, and oceanographers co-designed a space that mirrored reef ecosystems — layered shelves, warm textures, and a courtyard that breathes with the tides.
2022 · Opening Our Doors
The Ocean Library launched with residencies for emerging artists and an inaugural program on coral regeneration. Membership grew tenfold in six months.
Today · Expanding Impact
We partner with schools, divers, and climate advocates to archive oral histories, host living exhibitions, and co-create policy forums for resilient islands.
