Kloof Street Public Library

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Kloof Street Public Library
33°56′06″S18°24′24″E / 33.9350275°S 18.4067264°E / -33.9350275; 18.4067264
Location122B Kloof Street, Cape Town, South Africa
Type Public library
Established1956
Branch of City of Cape Town Library and Information Services
Collection
Size17,793 (June 2024)
Access and use
Members690
Other information
Website Kloof Street Library

Kloof Street Public Library is a public library located in Cape Town, South Africa. The library was opened on 6 February 1956. [1] It is one of the 102 library and information points, in the city. [2]

Contents

The library was extended in 1967 when the adjoining shop became the children's library. [1] The library offers internet access, computers and copying machine resources. [2]

Collections

Until 2023 (when the Western Cape was not affected by budget cuts) [3] the library offered periodicals, newspapers, and audiovisual materials. However, in 2024 due to rationalizations, patrons no longer have access to paper-based newspapers and magazines. [4]

Digital resources include e-books, audiobooks, online databases, and access to Overdrive, both in the library and remotely. [5]

Library Hours

DayOpening Hours [6]
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
WednesdayCLOSED
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
FridayCLOSED
Saturday10:00 – 13:00

Patrons are advised to visit the Vredehoek Library, if Kloof Street Public Library is closed.

References

  1. 1 2 Laishley, Kathleen Mary (2014). Cape Town City Libraries: 1952-1972 (Thesis thesis). University of the Western Cape.
  2. 1 2 "City of Cape Town Link". City of Cape Town. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  3. ↑ "Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill: Cultural Affairs and Sport | PMG". pmg.org.za. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  4. ↑ Banda, Tamsin Metelerkamp and Michelle (2022-03-07). "Read this and weep – embattled libraries squeezed out of existence". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  5. ↑ "Accessing eBooks remotely through the Western Cape Library Service". Western Cape Government. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  6. ↑ https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Libraries/Kloof%20Street%20Public%20Library

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