The main reason Mwana and Kia were planning to visit the library was due to its reputation. Milele with its 500 year history had one of the most well equipped and excellent libraries in Toro. The last time Mwana was here in Milele, he had been accompanying his father and was too young to even think about books. However, now he was more curious to explore the famed library.
Hearing their plans, Umeme decided to explain everything to the two children.
"You just cannot waltz into the main library. On top of that, if you want to borrow books one needs Silver Merits or Special Tribal Merits."
The silver merit rewards Umeme was talking about were earned by serving your country in some way. Umeme explained that before the age of 28, every citizen was required to serve the country for at least 2 years in fields such as the military support units, policing units, social services, health services, government sponsored education.
