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The City of Johannesburg's Libraries will celebrate South African Library Week from 16 to 22 March 2020. 

The aim of the celebration is to encourage residents to visit their nearest library and take the time to ask about the special services that libraries offer.

​Below is a list of special Library Week activities taking place in the City of Johannesburg Libraries: 

LibraryDateProgramme descriptionTimeAge
Contact Person
Region A

Diepsloot Library

 

17

Mar

Library Orientation: How to join the library

10:00-

11:00

6-15 yrs

Oupa Maboya

011 204 0689

Diepsloot Library

 

18 MareLearning: Learn how to access reliable information from the internet for homework, how to save and print the information using  library resources

10:00-

11:00

6-15 yrs

Oupa Maboya

011 204 0689

Diepsloot Library

 

19

Mar

Library Orientation: How to take care of your library books

10:00-

11:00

6-15 yrs

Oupa Maboya

011 204 0689

Halfway House Library

 

19

Mar

Storytelling and colouring activity

10:00-

11:00

3-10 yrs

Phillip Gafane

011 805 3547

Ivory Park Library

 

16

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:306-12 yrs

Rosina Mmako

011 261 5122

Ivory Park Library

 

18 Mar

Story time, build puzzles and listen to a poem about libraries.

eLearning: Learn how to access reliable information from the internet for homework, how to save and to print the information using the library resources

10:00-

12:00

4-13 yrs

Rosina Mmako

011 261 5122

Ivory Park North Library

 

18

Mar

Library Orientation: learn how a library works11:00-12:005-13 yrs

Marcus Tshikane

010 224 0481

 

Rabie Ridge Library

 

19

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning11:00-11:306-12 yrs

Patrick Maano

011 310 1019

Region B

Blackheath Library

 

17 MarReading contest followed by a trivia game14:00-15:0010-12 yrs

Charity Singosho

011 678 6926

Bosmont Library

 

20 MareLearning:  Digital Storytelling at Bosmont Nursery School 10:00-11:003-6 yrs

Phathiswa Mnqinana

 011 473 0163

Bramfischerville Library18 MarPuppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.10:00-11:003-6 yrsPatricia Mathe

Coronationville Library

 

20 MarLibrary orientation: membership drive and learn how a library works10:00-11:00All ages

Hlengani Ngobeni

011 673 2906

Linden Library

 

19 MarDe La Salle Primary school Grade 5 and 6 learners will visit the library for orientation and story time. Each learner will receive a bookmark10:00-11:0010-12 yrs

Mbali Khumalo

011 888 5685

Newlands Library

 

18 MarBuild puzzles and group discussion on “Know your rights"15:00-16:005-12 yrs

Fulufhelo Ravele

011 673 1806

Newlands Library

 

20

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:305-12 yrs

Fulufhelo Ravele

011 673 1806

Parkhurst Library

 

19 MarLibrary orientation to encourage reading in indigenous languages, encourage reading through play, and an Easter egg hunt15:00-16:003-6 yrs

Kgaugelo Sacha

011 788 4510

Parkview Library

 

17 MareLearning:  Digital storytelling for leaners of Parks Pre-Primary School10:00-11:004-6 yrs

Portia Bogatsu

011 646 3375

Pennyville Library

 

17

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:307-15 yrs

John Kith

011 474 2968

Pennyville Library

 

19 Mar Storytelling followed by a fun arts and crafts activity

14:00-

15:00

7-15 yrs

John Kith

011 474 2968

Randburg Library

 

16 MareLearning Extravaganza: Coding for kids using Notepad++15:00-16:009-14 yrs

Njabulo Mdunge

011 789 7569

Randburg Library

 

18 MareLearning Extravaganza: Digital storytelling with learners from Montessori Preschool 10:00-12:004-6 yrs

Sandisiwe Dlamini

011 789 7569

Randburg Library

 

18 MareLearning Extravaganza: Cyber security awareness for kids15:00-16:009-14 yrs

Ursula / Maseko

011 789 7569

Randburg Library

 

19 MareLearning Extravaganza: Mobile literacy: Grade 3 learners from I R Griffith Primary will participate in a reading quiz from a variety of stories preselected by staff from the African Storybook website10:00-12:009-10 yrs

Ursula Immelman/

Matete Lesele

011 789 7569

Randburg Library

 

19 MareLearning Extravaganza: Mobile literacy for adults on how to identify fake job adverts14:30-15:3018-35 yrs

Matete Lesele

011 789 7569

Riverlea Library

 

19 Mar Storytelling session10:00-11:006-13 yrs

John Kith

011 474 2968

Rosebank Library

 

20 MarStorytelling and colouring activity10:00-11:006-12 yrs

Fanie Chauke

011 442 8988

Westbury Library

 

16

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:303-5 yrs

Tembela Sontangane

011 477 5762

Westbury Library

 

18 MarFace painting and listen to the story of Angelina Ballerina10:00-11:003-5 yrs

Tembela Sontangane

011 477 5762

 

Region C

 

Boskruin Library

 

19

Mar

Story time and creative activity15:00-16:002-12 yrs

Judy Govender

011 792 7424

Bramfischerville Library 17 MarLibrary orientation: Learn how a library works11:30-12:0012-13 yrs

Puleng Molefe

011 765 4025

Bramfischerville Library 18 MarPuppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:306-12 yrs

Puleng Molefe

011 765 4025

Davidsonville Library

 

19 MarStory hour

11:00-

11:30

3- 6 yrs

Beaula Jones

011 763 2914

Florida Library

 

18

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.09:30-10:30All ages

Bulelwa Mlondleni

011 858 3200

Florida Library

 

19

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:306-12 yrs

Bulelwa Mlondleni

011 858 3200

Horizon View Library

 

18 MarLibrary staff will visit Little legends day care to teach kids about the importance of books 08:45- 09:154-6 yrs

Josias Mohlala

011 763 2770

Leratong Library 19 MarStreet march to promote the usage of libraries10:30-11:304-6 yrs

Puleng Molefe

011 765-4025

Olivedale Library

 

19 MarStory time encouraging young children to read and experience the enjoyment of reading.

10:00-

11:00

2-11 yrs

Nomthetho Tola

011 462 6286

Roodepoort Library

 

17

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:30All ages

Monica  Ramabulana

011 763 2770

Roodepoort Library

 

19

Mar

Read-a-Thon by library members reading to children10:00-13:00All ages

Monica  Ramabulana

011 763 2770

Tshepisong Library

 

18 MarPlay indigenous games and dance10:00-13:007-14 yrs

Bulelwa Mafanya

011 765 4005

Weltevredenpark Library

 

19

Mar

Story time to encourage reading an how learn how to take care of books10:00-11:002-9 yrs

Roselle Rijkenberg

011 679 3406

Witpoortjie Library

 

17

Mar

Story reading and fun creative activity 10:00-12:003-6 yrs

Alicia Matsena

011 762 1417

Region D:

Diepkloof Zone 1 Library

 

19 MareLearning:  Tank Coding: learn how to code using tank coding game, and to stimulate ability to solve problems by understanding computers software11:00-12:006-13 yrs

Nomfundo Mnguni

011 985 0545

 

Diepkloof Zone 1 Library

 

17 MarStory Reading with Nalibali11:00-12:004-7 yrs

Nomfundo Mnguni

011 985 0545

Diepkloof Zone 5 Library

 

19 MarPuppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:307-13 yrs

Nteboheleng Tuta

011 985 5806

Dobsonville Library

 

18 MareLearning:  Tank Coding: learn how to code using tank coding game, and to stimulate ability to solve problems by understanding computers software11:00-12:007-13 yrs

Solomon Tsolo

011 988 9249

Emndeni Library

 

20 MarPuppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:307-13 yrs

John Sibeko

011 934 0686/7

Emndeni Library

 

20 MareLearning:  Hour of coding: learn how to code using tank coding game, and to be able to solve problems by understanding computers software14:00-15:007-13 yrs

John Sibeko

011 934 0686/7

Jabavu Library

 

16 MareLearning:  Scratch coding: learn how to code and be able to solve problems by understanding computers software14:00-15:007-13 yrs

Patrick Thobejane

011 932 6672

Klipspruit Children's 19 MareLearning: Digital story telling: learn how to code and be able to solve problems by understanding computers software14:00-15:007-13 yrs

Mikateko Mageza

011 933 2262

Klipspruit West Library

 

17 MarLibrary orientation with Grade 4 learners at Firethorn Primary School 09:30-10:309-11 yrs

Bongiwe Ncube

011 947 1390

Meadowlands Library

 

18 MarLibrary orientation: Learn how a library works and how it is arranged10:00-11:008-13 yrs

Martin Phoko

011 936 5799

Mofolo Library

 

16 MarPuppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:305-13 yrs

Aleck Ndlovu

011 982 2158

Orlando East Library

 

19 MareLearning:  Hour of coding: learn how to code and be able to solve problems by understanding computers software15:00-16:007-13 yrs

Lydia Nkomo

011 935 1040

Phiri Library

 

18 MarStory hour and membership drive at Phumuzile Primary 12:00-13:007-13 yrs

Khunjulwa Ntlemeza

011 984 4221

Pimville Library

 

19 MareLearning:  Hour of coding: learn how to code and be able to solve problems by understanding computers software15:00-16:007-13 yrs

Zama Zulu

011 933 3961

Pimville Library

 

16 Mar Library orientation and membership drive10:00-11:009-14 yrs

Zama Zulu

011 933 3961

Protea Glen Library

 

18 Mar eLearning:  Scratch Coding: learn how to code and to be able to solve problems by understanding computers software15:00-16:007-13 yrs

Mokgadi Molebo

011 987 3479

Protea Glen Library

 

17 MarMembership drive to inform community members about the role of libraries 10:30-11:308-13 yrs

Mokgadi Molebo

011 987 3479

Protea North Library

 

18 MareLearning:  Scratch Coding: learn how to code and to be able to solve problems by understanding computers software15:00-16:007-13 yrs

Grace Maben

011 980 3825/46

Tshiawelo Library

 

18 MareLearning: Coding: learn how to code and to be able to solve problems by understanding computers software13:30-14:309-12 yrs

Victor Boshomane

011 980 7932

Region E:

Alexandra 3rd Ave Library

 

16

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning11:00-11:305-12 yrs

Precious Alidzulwi

011 264 0895

Alexandra 3rd Ave Library

 

17

Mar

Book Education: learn how to take care of books10:00-10:306-15 yrs

Precious Alidzulwi

011 264 0895

Bryanston Library

 

18

Mar

eLearning:  Digital story time with learners from Rivonia Pre-school 10:00-10:303-5 yrs

Tebogo Msimango

011 706 3518

Klipfontein View Library

 

18

Mar

Library orientation and membership drive. Learn how to choose a book.  Children will explain why they chose a particular book

15:30-

14:00

8-13 yrs

Dorcas Sephahane

011 282 5919

Klipfontein View Library

 

19

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:308-13 yrs

Dorcus Sephahane

011 282 5919

 

Norscot Manner Library

 

18

Mar

Promote new children's books received

10:00-

10:30

4-12 yrs

Lynn Sebola

011 705 3323

Rivonia Library

 

19

Mar

Story time and colouring activity for the younger children.

eLearning: Learn how to access reliable information from the internet for homework, how to save and print the information using the library facilities

15:00-

15:30

3-13 yrs

Bridgette Machaka

011 803 5422

Sandringham Library

 

17

Mar

eLearning:  Introduce Tanks Coding to learners from Orchard Primary School

11:00-

12:00

10-13 yrs

Winny Tshabalala

011 650 5676

Sandton Library

 

16 MarMembers of the surrounding book clubs will have a session in the library based on how the library books can add value in fulfilling the aim of their book clubs

11:00-

12:00

All ages

Mseni Tembani

011 282 5911

Sandton Library

 

16 MarGrade 7 learners from First Rand CSR Organisation will be introduced to library resources to support lifelong learning and learn how they can benefit from the eLearning resources such as the Overdrive and Libby eBooks.

10:00-

11:00

12-14 yrs

Mseni Tembani

011 282 5911

Sandton Library

 

16- 23 Mar

Marketing of Overdrive

  • Make library patrons aware of the Overdrive App that they can use to borrow online books.
  • Show users how to access the Overdrive App.
  • Introduce them on the different categories of the collection that is available on Overdrive
  • Discuss the conditions of using the overdrive App, for example, one requires to be connected to the internet in order to access the App and the maximum of books to be borrowed
  • Assist in downloading the App
  • Show users to make recommendations using the App
All Week during library hoursAll ages

Mseni Tembani

011 282 5911

Savoy Library

 

18

Mar

Launch of “Our Library and Schools' 2020 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR)" forum.

Ten schools will be invited to the library to learn about the importance of the role libraries in playing in the 4IR.

10:30-

12:00

13-17 yrs

Tebogo Nyenye

011 887 0350

Region F

Brixton Library

 

19 MareLearning:  Tank Coding: learn how to code using tank coding game and to be able to solve problems by understanding computers software

14:30- 15:30

 

11-13 yrs

Eva Zulu

011 837 4201

Glenanda Library

 

18 Mar

Story time and make bookmarks

Learn how to take care of books with the “Books can't speak programme. 

10:00-11:305-6 yrs

Mawillie Gaaname

011 6821614

Hillbrow Library

 

17 MarStorytelling, library orientation and face painting10:00-12:006-7 yrs

Thembi Marwa

011 643 1419

Murray Park Library

 

18 MarWith the “Partners of the Library must read books" programme children are encouraged to read and to make a book10:00-12:007-14 yrs

Edit Khuzwayo

011 618 9882

Rhodes Park Library

 

18

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:30All ages

Maureen Masuku

011 615 4510

Yeoville Library

 

20

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:307–8 yrs

Johannah Sethosa

011 487 1390

Region G

Eldorado Park Ext 2 Library

 

18

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:305-7 yrs

Liz Tune

011 342 2653

Eldorado Park Ext 2 Library19 MarLibrary orientation and story time with Grade 1 learners from EW Hobbs Primary School09:30-10:005-7 yrs

Liz Tune

011 342 2653

Eldorado Park Ext 5 Library18 MareLearning:  Online crossword puzzle using the eLearning classroom15:00-16:007-14 yrs

Nsiki Mkhize

011 342 1144

Ennerdale Ext 1 Library

16

Mar

Story telling for pre-schoolers10:00-11:004-6 yrs

Mandla Masuku

011 211 0023

Ennerdale Ext 9 Library

 

19 Mar “Born to Read" Reading programme:  Parents will learn how to read to their children10:00-12:00Adults

Brenda Phoshoko

011 211 0059

Lenasia Ext 1

 

17 MarLearn about the importance of libraries and reading and how it can contribute to a better life14:00-15:008-16 yrs

Mantoa Makgoka

011 852 2606

Lenasia Ext 3

 

17

Mar

Library orientation, story time, and creative activity at the Little Folks preschool 10:00-12:004-7 yrs

Razina Gaffoor

011 852 1309

Lenasia South Library

 

18

Mar

Play Word search games and build puzzles

10:00-

12:00

5-12 yrs

Susan Masitenyane

011 855 0378

Naturena Library

 

17 MareLearning:  Digital storytelling with children from Smart Angels Day Care 11:00-11:304-6 yrs

Nandi Horo

011 941 8056

Naturena Library

 

18

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:305-6 yrs

Nandi Horo

011 941 8056

Naturena Library

 

19 Mar eLearning: Introduction to basic computer skills15:00-16:0010-14 yrs

Nandi Horo

011 941 8056

Orange Farm Library

 

17

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning.11:00-11:303-7 yrs

Queen Mhlongo

011 850 0258

Poortjie Library

 

17 MarAfrican Stories reading programme with Grade 5 learners from Mfundomtoti Primary school 11:00-11:3010-12 yrs

Suzan Ngwenya

011 850 0293

Johannesburg City Library

Johannesburg City Library

 

17

Mar

Puppet show to encourage the use of libraries and to endorse the importance of reading and learning11:00-11:305-12 yrs

Matilda Langa

011 407 7711

Johannesburg City Library18 MareLearning:  Mobile Literacy Workshop and learn how to identify fake news10:00-13:00All ages

Thandiwe Gulwa

011 407 7713