Kloof Street Public Library

Kloof Street Public Library

Coordinates	33°56′06″S18°24′23″E / 33.9349°S 18.4065°E / -33.9349; 18.4065

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]

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

Day	Opening Hours [6]
Monday	CLOSED
Tuesday	10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday	CLOSED
Thursday	10:00 – 17:00
Friday	CLOSED
Saturday	10:00 – 13:00

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

References

1. Laishley, Kathleen Mary (2014). Cape Town City Libraries: 1952-1972 (Thesis thesis). University of the Western Cape.
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