Diepkloof Zone 5 Library is a public community library located in Diepkloof, Soweto, South Africa. It is located in Region D of the City of Johannesburg. It operates under the municipal library system managed by the City of Johannesburg Library and Information Services (CoJLIS), serving residents of Diepkloof and surrounding communities.
The library serves the community of Diepkloof, a major township of Soweto,[1] which comprises several residential “zones” including Zone 5. Diepkloof was established in the apartheid era as part of the forced urban planning for Black residents,[2] with much of its housing originally constructed as small “matchbox” government houses.[3][4] Over time, many residents expanded or renovated their homes.
Public libraries such as Diepkloof Zone 5 Library play a crucial role in providing educational resources, fostering literacy, and offering a safe communal space for learning, homework support and cultural engagement.[5]
Services
Diepkloof Zone 5 Library serves a broad community that includes multiple Diepkloof zones (especially Zones 2–6), Diepkloof Extension, Ormonde, as well as several primary and secondary schools in the area.[6]
The library offers a variety of educational and community-oriented services:
Storytimes for creches and early childhood centres. They are typically held during the last thursday of each month at 10:00.
Monthly book supplies to early childhood centres.
Homework assistance and study support for primary-school students.
Information literacy training. Teaching users how to find and use information resources in the library and online.
Location
Address: Erf 5244, Ben Naude Drive, Diepkloof Zone 5, Soweto.[7]
Region: Region D (Greater Soweto) of the City of Johannesburg.
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