Guide lovers, if you’re on the lookout for an escape crammed with books, old style motion pictures and artwork, then it’s best to plan a go to to the Metropolis of Cape City’s Central Library.
Situated at Parade Road, a brief stroll away from the Cape City Metropolis Corridor, this one-of-a-kind library has all the pieces you want for a day of exploration and studying. The library kinds a part of the Metropolis of Cape City Library and Info Companies, which options over 100 branches within the Mom Metropolis.
What to Anticipate
Browse Award-winning Books
Anticipate rows of books, starting from kids, grownup, native historical past, artwork, LGBTQ+ and teenage titles. Books are properly categorised, with an area for brand new fiction and non-fiction titles. You could possibly discover titles in certainly one of our 11 official South African languages, and if visiting, there are numerous overseas books to borrow.
Free Web and Laptop Use
Guests have entry to complimentary web and wifi. To make use of the computer systems, you’ll want a library card, and when utilising the printing companies, identification is required. There are additionally digital literacy assets accessible within the pc part.
Kids’s Library
The children have their very own devoted space, furnished with small, vibrant tables and chairs and murals. Along with the huge choice of titles, kids can take part in vacation programmes, video games, entry the web, and might go to the reference assortment for in-library use.
Music and Blockbusters
Music and film lovers can borrow a variety of music, television sequence and film titles on the Performing Arts and Music part. You’ll find all the pieces from romance, suspense, drama, and kiddies titles.
Artwork
The library has native art work and an artwork exhibition part displaying the works of native artists. These exhibitions are usually up to date.
FOCAL (Pals of Central Library)
The Pals of Central Library operates a bookstore the place you should purchase second-hand books ranging from as little as R1. These books are donated, and the proceeds contribute to library initiatives akin to workshops, common poetry circles, and different occasions.
The American Nook
This part, located on the entrance, helps college students who want to examine within the US with the mandatory info. In addition they host common programmes, movie reveals and lectures.
Libby App
You probably have a card, you possibly can entry a listing of books and audio books to learn anytime and anyplace. Obtain the app right here: www.overdrive.com/apps/libby
How Vacationers Can Apply for a Library Card
In case you are visiting Cape City and need a library card, you possibly can apply for one when on the library. You’ll need to indicate your passport and a deposit is required when borrowing books or different visible materials. You’ll obtain again the deposit upon returning the books. Vacationers additionally obtain an orientation across the library.
Occasions
The library hosts common occasions, starting from e book launches, e book talks and artwork exhibitions. Particulars are posted on their Fb web page: www.fb.com/centrallibrarycapetown
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9am-6pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturdays: 9am-1pm
Contact Particulars
Name 021 444 0983 or e mail central.library@capetown.gov.za