Weltevredenpark Public Library
| Weltevredenpark Public Library | |
|---|---|
| 26°07′35″S 27°55′57″E / 26.12628°S 27.93245°E | |
| Location | 1203 Fern Street, Weltevreden Park, Florida, Roodepoort, South Africa, South Africa |
| Type | Public library |
| Established | 13 March 1985 |
| Other information | |
| Director | Gwyneth Perry |
| Website | www |
The Weltevreden Park Public Library is located in Weltevredenpark, Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a 40 year old public library,[1] that was established in 1985 and now serves a diverse suburban community.[2]
Services
Apart from an extensive collection of books, Weltevreden Park Library also offers free Wi-Fi, Press Reader and the Overdrive platform.[3] Programs and events include[1]
- Adult reading circle (first Tuesday morning the month)
- Digital story times (every week via Facebook) [4]
- Children's story time sessions (Friday at 3pm)
- A readathon (Grade 8 learners) [4]
- Off line coding with Tangible Africa
Then there is also special occasions such as an easter egg hunt,[5] or a birthday celebration. The 40 your old library was celebrated in March, during National Library Week.
Gallery
Display and work area
Library book stacks
Library display focusing on library week
The children’s library, tables, display and books
References
- 1 2 "Weltevreden Park Library marks 40 years of happy reading".
- ↑ "Weltevreden Park Library – Cojelearning". 14 September 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ https://joburg.org.za/media_/Newsroom/Pages/2023%20News%20Articles/November/Weltevreden-Park-Library-is-a-friendly-hub-in-the-neighbourhood.aspx
- 1 2 Content, Print (27 March 2022). "Innovation and awareness for local libraries".
- ↑ Content, Print (11 April 2023). "Weltevreden Park Library host chocolate filled Easter egg hunt for little ones". Roodepoort Record.