SA Library Week was the focus when City of Cape Town librarians took to the streets on Friday17 March 2023, and marched to create awareness of their services in the lead up to South African Library Week (SALW), celebrated from 20 March to 25 March.Â
The event, hosted by the City’s Central Library in the Cape Town CBD, has once again become an annual marker for SALW celebrations after a two-year hiatus.
The march started at the Central Library, attended by library staff, patrons and supporters who handed out library maps and promotional material to passers-by.
‘While the week is aimed at increasing awareness of what is available at our libraries, the march is a reminder these facilities are also fun spaces to learn, socialise and relax,’ said Councillor Patricia van der Ross, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health.
The theme this year is ‘Libraries Telling Powerful Stories’ and will shine a spotlight on the importance of libraries in communities.
SALW also coincides with Fine Free Week, when patrons have the opportunity to return long overdue library items like books, DVDs, CDs, audio books and magazines without paying the fines due.
Patrons who have lost their library cards will also be able to apply for a free replacement card.
WHAT: SA Library Week
WHERE: City of Cape Town Libraries
WHEN: 20 – 25 March 2023
INFO: Libraries will host a series of programmes and you are encouraged to liaise with their local libraries for details or see .
PHOTO: Highlighting the City’s libraries at the march were from left Councillor Ronel Viljoen, Councillor Francine Higham, assistant librarian at Westridge Library Zainoneza Barnes, and senior librarian at central library Elzano Dlomo (pink wig).
See also Cape Town Green Map
