| Date | Library | Activities | Time | Target group | Contact person |
05 Dec | Witpoortjie Library | Festive fun: Dance, colouring, sing and make Christmas cards and decorations | 10:00- 11:00 | 2-10 yrs | Alicia Matsena 011 762 1417 |
06 Dec | Olivedale Library | Listen to Marcus Pfister's Wake up, Santa Claus! Make a Christmas reindeer puppet. | 10:00-11:00 | 2-10 yrs | Gwyneth Perry 011 462 6286 |
| 06 Dec | Boskruin Library | Make Christmas cards and tree décor. | 15:00-16:30 | 2-12 yrs | Judy Govender 011 792 7424 |
| 06 Dec | Davidsonville Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas decorations and cards. | 11:00- 12:00 | 2-10 yrs | Beaula Jones 011 763 2914 |
| 06 Dec | Pennyville Library | Christmas story time. Make a Christmas card. Talk on drug and alcohol awareness. | 14:00-15:00 | 8-14 yrs | John Kith 011 474 2968 |
| 06 Dec | Riverlea Library | Christmas story time. Make a Christmas card. Talk on drug and alcohol awareness. | 10:00-11:00 | 8-14 yrs | John Kith 011 474 2968 |
08 Dec | Parkhurst Library | Play indoor games. Christmas story time and face painting for the younger children. | 12:00- 14:00 | 2-14 yrs | Kgaugelo Sacha 011 788 4510 |
10 Dec | Parkhurst Library | Play indoor games. Christmas story time and face painting for the younger children. | 12:00- 14:00 | 2-14 yrs | Kgaugelo Sacha 011 788 4510 |
11 Dec | Johannesburg City Library | Johannesburg Zoo team and some of the Zoo animals will visit the library. | 10:00- 11:00 | 5-12 yrs | Matilda Langa 011 407 7711 |
11 Dec | Parkhurst Library | Play indoor games. Christmas story time and face painting for the younger children. | 12:00- 14:00 | 2-14 yrs | Kgaugelo Sacha 011 788 4510 |
| 11 Dec | Bosmont Library | Arts and crafts session by library staff members in collaboration with Bosmont Recreation Centre. | 11:00-12:00 | 8- 14 yrs | Phathiswa Mnqinana 011 473 0163 |
| 11 Dec | Rosebank Library | Christmas story time and colouring activity. | 11:00- 12:00 | 3-6 yrs | Fanie Chauke 011 442 8988 |
12 Dec | Cosmo City Library | Play a board game called Twister. | 10:00-12:00 | 6-14 yrs | Thomas Makhado 011 875 2261 |
12 Dec | Malvern Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas cards. | 10:00-12:00 | 7-13 yrs | Noluthando Zililo 011 615 3031 |
12 Dec | Parkhurst Library | Play indoor games. Christmas story time and face painting for the younger children. | 12:00- 14:00 | 2-14 yrs | Kgaugelo Sacha 011 788 4510 |
12 Dec | South Hills Library | Celebrate summer with summer stories and dance moves. | 10:00-12:00 | 6-14 yrs | Nontyileko 011 613 5111 |
12 Dec | Witpoortjie Library | Festive fun: Dance, colouring, sing and make Christmas cards and decorations. | 10:00- 11:00 | 2-10 yrs | Alicia Matsena 011 762 1417 |
| 12 Dec | Diepsloot Library | Colouring activity. | 11:00-12:00 | 5-12 yrs | Oupa Maboya 011 204 0689 |
| 12 Dec | Halfway House Library | Christmas story time and colouring activity. | 09:00-10:00 | 3-8 yrs | Molefi Ingwane 011 805 3547 |
| 12 Dec | Ivory Park Library | Water Wise presentation by Joburg Water on how to save water and use water wisely. | 10:00-11:00 | 3-6 yrs | Phedo Maeko 011 261 5122 |
| 12 Dec | Leratong Library | Make Christmas decorations and cards. | 10:30- 12:00 | 3-14 yrs | Patricia Mathe 010 229 0006 |
| 12 Dec | Linden Library | Christmas story time. Make a small paper gift bag to take home. Decorate the Christmas tree in the library. | 15:00-16:00 | 3-8 yrs | Althea Theunissen-Page 011 888 5685 |
| 12 Dec | Mofolo Library Ward 36 | Mofolo Library in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture: Story time about the birth of Jesus Christ. Make an African Christmas tree using clay. | 10:00-11:00 | 6-12 yrs | Aleck Ndlovu 011 982 2158 |
| 12 Dec | Parkview Library | Magic show by Magician Mr Dilly Dally. | 15:30- 16:30 | 3-8 yrs | Portia Bogatsu 011 646 3375 |
| 12 Dec | Tshepisong Library | Water Wise presentation by Joburg Water on how to save water and use water wisely. | 10:00-12:00 | 7-15 yrs | Victor Chauke 011 765 4005 |
| 12 Dec | Westbury Library | Christmas story time. Design and make your own Christmas card. | 10:00-11:00 | 9-14 yrs | Tembela 011 477 5762 |
13 Dec | Alexandra 8th Ave Library | Design a Christmas card on a library computer. | 10:00- 12:00 | 10-14 yrs | Yoliswa Kgasago 011 443 8302 |
13 Dec | Emmarentia Library | Listen to The Gingerbread Man. Sing your favourite songs accompanied by the guitar. Make your own gingerbread man biscuit. | 15:00- 16:00 | 3-10 yrs | Zandile Shezi 011 646 5821 |
13 Dec | Glenanda Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas decorations. Play computer games. Take part in the Funtastic Fitness exercises by Gail Pietersen from Stretch-N-Grow of Johannesburg South. | 10:00-12:00 | 3-13 yrs | Sello Modiba 011 682 1614 |
13 Dec | Hillbrow Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas decorations. | 10:00-12:00 | 7-14 yrs | Johannah 011 643 1419 |
13 Dec | Murray Park Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas cards. | 10:00-12:00 | 5-12 yrs | Edit Khuzwayo 011 618 9882 |
13 Dec | Newlands Library | Decorate your own Christmas gift bag. Ice Marie biscuits. | 14:00- 15:30 | 5-13 yrs | Fulufhelo Ravele 011 673 1806 |
13 Dec | Southdale Library | Talk on Safety awareness. Christmas celebration. | 10:00-12:00 | 4-13 yrs | Tsakani Maluleka 011 680 2110 |
13 Dec | Weltevredenpark Library | Make Christmas cards to take home. | 10:00- 12:00 | 2-18 yrs | Sandy Visser 011 679 3406 |
13 Dec | Yeoville Library | Face painting. | 10:00-12:00 | 6-13 yrs | Mawillie 011 487 1390 |
13 Dec | Blackheath Library | Use the library eReaders to read Tiny rabbit goes to a birthday party by J Wallace and Rafiki's style by A Anderson. | 11:00-12:00 | 9-15 yrs | Charity Singosho 011 678 6926 |
| 13 Dec | Boskruin Library | Christmas story time. Decorate the Christmas tree. | 10:00-11:00 | 2-12 yrs | Judy Govender 011 792 7424 |
| 13 Dec | Bramfischerville Library | Make Christmas decorations and cards to take home. | 10:30-12:00 | 3-14 yrs | Patricia Mathe 010 229 0006 |
| 13 Dec | Bryanston Library | “4 Seasons" puppet show. | 14:30 15:00 | 4-11 yrs | Tebogo 011 706 3518 |
| 13 Dec | Coronationville Library | Christmas story time and receive a small Christmas gift. | 10:00-13:00 | 4-13 yrs | Hlengani Ngobeni 011 673 2906 |
| 13 Dec | Diepkloof Zone 1 Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas cards to take home. | 11:00-13:00 | 6-15 yrs | Nomfundo 011 985 0545 |
| 13 Dec | Diepkloof Zone 5 Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas cards. Get your face painted. | 10:00-12:00 | 6-12 yrs | Nteboheleng 011 985 5806 |
| 13 Dec | Dobsonville Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas cards to take home. | 10:00-11:30 | 6-12 yrs | Solomon Tsolo 011 988 9249 |
| 13 Dec | Eldorado Park Ext 5 Library | Design and make Christmas cards using the library computers. | 10:00-12:00 | 7-14 yrs | Nsiki Mkhize 011 342 1144 |
| 13 Dec | Ennerdale Ext 1 Library | Make Christmas cards to take home. | 10:00-11:00 | 6-15 yrs | Brenda Phoshoko 011 211 0023 |
| 13 Dec | Ennerdale Ext 9 Library | Sing Christmas carols. | 11:00-13:00 | 6-12 yrs | David Raolane 011 211 0059 |
| 13 Dec | Florida Library | ADT Safety Educational Show. Theme: Personal, electrical and other safety tips. | 10:00-12:00 | 4-14 yrs | Bulelwa/Vukani 011 858 3200 |
| 13 Dec | Ivory Park North Library | Christmas story time. | 10:00-12:00 | 5-13 yrs | Marcus Tshikane 011 224 0481 |
| 13 Dec | Jabavu Library | Christmas story time using digital media. Make Christmas cards and decorations. | 10:00-12:00 | 7-11 yrs | Lydia Nkomo 011 932 6672 |
| 13 Dec | Klipspruit West Library | Listen to Postman Pat's Christmas Tree by John Cunliffe. Colouring activity. | 10:00-11:00 | 6-13 yrs | Bongiwe Ncube 011 947 1390 |
| 13 Dec | Lenasia South Library | Build puzzles. Get your face painted. | 10:00-12:00 | 7-14 yrs | Susan 011 855 0378 |
| 13 Dec | Meadowlands Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas cards. Get your face painted. | 10:00-12:00 | 6-12 yrs | Martin Phoko 011 936 5799 |
| 13 Dec | Melville Library | Build and solve puzzles. Colouring the South African flag. | 11:00- 12:00 | 7-14 yrs | Florence Mathye 011 726 7702 |
| 13 Dec | Naturena Library | Make Christmas cards and decorations. | 10:00-12:00 | 7-12 yrs | Nandi Horo 011 941 8056 |
| 13 Dec | Norscot Manner Library | Water Wise presentation by Joburg Water on how to save water and use water wisely. | 10:00- 11:00 | 6-13 yrs | Lynn Sebola 011 705 3323 |
| 13 Dec | Olivedale Library | Listen to The Christmas Pageant by Tommie de Paola. Make a Christmas angel decoration. | 10:00-11:00 | 2-10 yrs | Gwyneth Perry 011 462 6286 |
| 13 Dec | Orange Farm Library | Take part in outdoor games such as Three Legged race and Egg and Spoon race. Get your face painted. | 10:00-12:00 | 7-12 yrs | Nomthunzi/ Elizabeth 011 850 0258 |
| 13 Dec | Orlando East Library | Join the staff members in a play about the birth of Jesus Christ. Make Christmas cards. | 10:00-11:00 | 6-14 yrs | Patrick Thobejane 011 935 1040 |
| 13 Dec | Phiri Library | Christmas story time. Decorate the children's section for Christmas. | 10:00-13:00 | 7-14 yrs | Khunjulwa Ntlemeza 011 984 4221 |
| 13 Dec | Protea Glen Library | Christmas story time. Play indoor indigenous games. | 11:00-13:00 | 6-14 yrs | Mokgadi Molebo 011 987 3479 |
| 13 Dec | Protea North Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas cards. | 10:30-11:30 | 6-14 yrs | Grace Maben 011 980 3825/46 |
| 13 Dec | Rabie Ridge Library | Christmas story time and make Christmas cards. Play games using the library tablets. | 10:00-13:00 | 3-17 yrs | Patrick Maano 011 310 1019 |
| 13 Dec | Randburg Library | Christmas story time. Joburg Zoo talk on animal care. | 10:00-12:00 | 3-12 yrs | Ursula Immelman 011 789 7569 |
| 13 Dec | Randburg Library | Christmas story time. Make a Christmas card. | 13:00-14:00 | 2-15 yrs | Ursula Immelman 011 789 7569 |
13 Dec | Sandton Library | Using Lego blocks, Young Engineers will teach you how do inventions such as building a bridge. | 09:00- 11:00 | 3-8 yrs | Mseni Tembani 011 282 5911 |
| 13 Dec | Savoy Library | Make a Christmas card with your footprint, handprint or fingerprint. Make colourful posters using paint. | 15:00- 16:00 | 5-13 yrs | Tebogo Nyenye 011 887 0350 |
15 Dec | Newlands Library | Build puzzles and play games. | 14:00- 15:30 | 5-13 yrs | Fulufhelo Ravele 011 673 1806 |
18 Dec | Alexandra 3rd Ave Library | Make a bracelet or necklace using beads. | 10:00-11:00 | 6-16 yrs | Precious Alidzulwi 011 264 0895 |
18 Dec | Johannesburg City Library | Wear your Santa Hat and listen to a Christmas story time and make Christmas decorations. | 10:00- 11:00 | 5-12 yrs | Matilda Langa/ Pride Tshabalala 011 407 7711 |
18 Dec | Mayfair Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas cards to take home. Play educational games on the library computers. | 10:00-12:00 | 7-14 yrs | Hilda 011 837 4005 |
18 Dec | Newlands Library | Build puzzles and play games. | 14:00- 15:30 | 5-13 yrs | Fulufhelo Ravele 011 673 1806 |
18 Dec | Rosettenville Library | Christmas story time. Christmas carols karaoke. Decorate the Christmas tree in the library. | 10:00-12:00 | 6-14 yrs | Khumbuzile Ngubane 011 435 3960 |
| 18 Dec | Blackheath Library | Browse CoJ databases. Play games and find educational videos on Britannica online. Scavenger hunt based on lessons learned from the library orientation. | 12:00-14:00 | 6-15 yrs | Charity Singosho 011 678 6926 |
| 18 Dec | Eldorado Park Ext 2 Library | Make Christmas decorations. | 11:00-12:00 | 6-17 yrs | Liz Tune 011 342 2653 |
| 18 Dec | Emndeni Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas cards to take home. | 11:00-13:00 | 6-12 yrs | John Sibeko 011 934 0686/7 |
| 18 Dec | Klipspruit Children's Library | Christmas story time. Play indoor and outdoor games. | 10:00-12:00 | 7-14 yrs | Mikateko Mageza 011 933 2262 |
| 18 Dec | Lenasia Ext 1 | Listen to A saviour is born by P Rokus. | 10:00-12:00 | 5-9 yrs | Mantoa Makgoka 011 852 2606 |
| 18 Dec | Lenasia Ext 3 | Play indoor games such as minute to win it; board games; memory activities; and computer games. | 10:00-12:00 | 6-12 yrs | Razina Gaffoor 011 852 1309 |
| 18 Dec | Pimville Library | Christmas story time. Make a Christmas cards to take home. | 10:30-11:30 | 6-12 yrs | Zama Zulu 011 933 3961 |
| 18 Dec | Poortjie Library | Make Christmas cards to take home. | 10:00-11:00 | 6-12 yrs | Suzan Ngwenya 011 850 0293 |
| 18 Dec | River Park Library | Christmas story. Make Christmas cards to take home. | 12:30-13:30 | 8-12 yrs | Phindile Cwele 011 237 1057 |
18 Dec | Sandton Library | Using Lego blocks, Young Engineers will teach you how do inventions such as building a bridge. | 09:00- 11:00 | 3-8 yrs | Mseni Tembani 011 282 5911 |
| 18 Dec | Tshiawelo Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas cards. | 10:30-11:30 | 5-15 yrs | Victor 011 980 7932 |
| 18 Dec | Vlakfontein Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas cards. | 10:00-11:00 | 6-13 yrs | Moeketsi Masilo 011 859 3003 |
19 Dec | Alexandra 3rd Ave Library | Draw a watch and learn how to tell the time. | 10:00-11:00 | 6-16 yrs | Precious Alidzulwi 011 264 0895 |
19 Dec | Brixton Library | Christmas story time. Make Christmas themed arts and crafts. | 10:00-12:00 | 6-13 yrs | Eva Zulu 011 837 4201 |
19 Dec | Newlands Library | Build puzzles and play games. | 14:00- 15:30 | 5-13 yrs | Fulufhelo Ravele 011 673 1806 |
19 Dec | Protea Glen Library | Christmas story time. Play outdoor indigenous games. | 12:00-14:00 | 6-14 yrs | Mokgadi Molebo 011 987 3479 |
19 Dec | Rhodes Park Library | Christmas story time. | 10:00-12:00 | 6-13 yrs | Maureen Masuku 011 615 4510 |
19 Dec | Strubensvalley Library | Make Christmas cards. | 10:00-12:00 | 4-12 yrs | Esther 011 475 0569 |
| 19 Dec | Emndeni Library | Christmas story time using digital media and play computer games | 11:00-13:00 | 6-12 yrs | John Sibeko 011 934 0686/7 |
| 19 Dec | Klipspruit West Library | Have fun decorating the children's section and sing Christmas songs. | 10:00-11:30 | 6-13 yrs | Bongiwe Ncube 011 947 1390 |
| 19 Dec | Lenasia Ext 1 | Make Christmas cards. Decorate the Christmas tree in the library. | 10:00-12:00 | 3-10 yrs | Mantoa Makgoka 011 852 2606 |
| 19 Dec | Lenasia Ext 3 | Play outdoor summer games such as Tug of War; Reading Race; and Literacy Basketball. | 10:00-12:00 | 6-12 yrs | Razina Gaffoor 011 852 1309 |
| 19 Dec | Linden Library | Christmas story time. Make a paper cylinder cracker. | 15:00- 16:00 | 3-8 yrs | Althea 011 888 5685 |
19 Dec | Sandton Library | Using Lego blocks, Young Engineers will teach you how do inventions such as building a bridge. | 09:00- 11:00 | 3-8 yrs | Mseni Tembani 011 282 5911 |
| 19 Dec | Savoy Library | Listen to The first Christmas by Georgie Adams and Anna C. Leplar. Decorate the library Christmas tree. | 15:00- 16:00 | 5-13 yrs | Tebogo Nyenye 011 887 0350 |
20 Dec | Alexandra 3rd Ave Library | Play indigenous outdoor games such as Diketo and Mugusha. | 10:00-11:00 | 6-16 yrs | Precious Alidzulwi 011 264 0895 |
20 Dec | Newlands Library | Build puzzles and play games. | 14:00- 15:30 | 5-13 yrs | Fulufhelo Ravele 011 673 1806 |
| 20 Dec | Lenasia Ext 3 | Take part in an indoor and outdoor treasure hunt. | 10:00-12:00 | 6-12 yrs | Razina Gaffoor 011 852 1309 |
| 20 Dec | Olivedale Library | Listen to Xoli and the Christmas Father by Lynn Child. Make a Christmas tree decoration. | 10:00-11:00 | 2-10 yrs | Gwyneth Perry 011 462 6286 |
| 20 Dec | Poortjie Library | Christmas story time. Sing Christmas Carols. | 10:00-11:00 | 6-12 yrs | Suzan Ngwenya 011 850 0293 |
| 20 Dec | Rivonia Library | Story time, face painting and outdoor play for the younger children. ELearning: learn to use eResources such as Britannica On-line and Overdrive eLending. | 10:00- 11:00 | 4-9 yrs | Bridgette Machaka 011 803 5422 |
20 Dec | Sandton Library | Using Lego blocks, Young Engineers will teach you how do inventions such as building a bridge. | 09:00- 11:00 | 3-8 yrs | Mseni Tembani 011 282 5911 |
| 08 Jan | Melville Library | Learn basic computer literacy skills. | 11:00- 12:00 | 8-14 yrs | Florence Mathye 011 726 7702 |
| 10 Jan | Melville Library | Information session on careers. | 11:00-12:00 | 10-15 yrs | Florence Mathye 011 726 7702
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