Kloof Street Public Library
| Kloof Street Public Library | |
|---|---|
| Maidstone | |
| 33°56′06″S 18°24′23″E / 33.9349°S 18.4065°E |
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 2 Laishley, Kathleen Mary (2014). Cape Town City Libraries: 1952-1972 (Thesis thesis). University of the Western Cape.
- 1 2 "City of Cape Town Link". City of Cape Town. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ "Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill: Cultural Affairs and Sport | PMG". pmg.org.za. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ Banda, Tamsin Metelerkamp and Michelle (2022-03-07). "Read this and weep – embattled libraries squeezed out of existence". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ "Accessing eBooks remotely through the Western Cape Library Service". Western Cape Government. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Libraries/Kloof%20Street%20Public%20Library