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The Department of Community Development has opened the City's libraries, mainly to assist learners.

Libraries would be open between 9am and 4pm from Monday to Friday, for the following reasons:

  • To borrow and return library books; 
  • To study;
  • For reference services through telephone enquiries;
  • To access Wi-Fi within library parameters following strict physical distance protocols.
Use of in-house library books, library computers and photocopy services are not permitted.

Full library services will be reinstated only when the identified challenges associated with Covid-19 risks are resolved and the risk of infection is reduced. 

The following libraries will not open due to repairs and maintenance challenges, and ventilation problems in study areas:
  • Rabie Ridge Library
  • Brixton Library
  • Rosettenville Library
  • Yeoville Library
Should there be any challenges associated with Covid-19, or the current water supply problems in the City affect areas in which libraries are situated, those libraries will be closed at short notice.