| Library and Information Services Department | Library and Information Services Department | | | <h4>Our services</h4><p>Welcome to our vibrant library community - your one-stop hub for resources, activities, and opportunities for all ages! </p><h4>Resources and events for adults:</h4><ul><li>Access a diverse collection of books, magazines, audiobooks, and DVDs for leisure and learning. </li><li> Borrow up to seven books or magazines, three CDs or audiobooks and two DVDs at a time </li><li>Experience local talents, new authors, and creative showcases at book launches and art exhibitions </li><li>Participate in our employment readiness programmes and access job-hunting tips, help with your CV, and skill-building workshops </li></ul><h4>Our children’s collection: </h4><ul><li>Picture books (colour-coded by theme), easy readers, juvenile fiction and non-fiction, audiobooks, biographies </li><li>Dewey Decimal System for easy browsing</li></ul><h4>Children’s programmes and activities: </h4><ul><li>
<strong>Coding clubs: </strong>Fun, interactive introduction to programming </li><li>
<strong>Storytelling sessions:</strong> Spark imagination with interactive stories, rhymes, and songs </li><li>
<strong>Pram Jams (Ages 0–3): </strong>Music and movement to delight the youngest members </li><li>
<strong>Reading and book clubs:</strong> Engaging activities to foster a love for reading </li><li>
<strong>Homework clubs: </strong>Extra support and study help</li><li>
<strong>Gaming and chess clubs:</strong> Play, learn strategy, and sharpen your mind </li><li>
<strong>1000 Stories Before School: </strong>Read a story a day, earn certificates, and build literacy skills early</li></ul><h4>Our youth collection:</h4><ul><li>Study guides for various grades </li><li>Popular BookTok titles, new fiction, and non-fiction on teen issues. </li><li>Tablets for in-library reading programmes and competitions</li></ul><h4>Key initiatives: </h4><ul><li>
<strong>Matric Assistance Programmes (MAPs):</strong> Study guides, exam prep, career guidance, stress/time management tips </li><li>
<strong>Career Expos: </strong>Connect with professionals, explore career paths, and discover job opportunities </li><li>
<strong>Libraries Up to Code:</strong> Hands-on coding sessions (unplugged and plugged) using Scratch or Python </li><li>
<strong>Science Week (Ages 13–18):</strong> Workshops, tech stations, and guest speakers to inspire a love for STEM</li></ul><h4>Digital Resources</h4><p>
<strong><a href="https://opac.capetown.gov.za/client/en_US/a/#" target="_blank">Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)<i class="icon link-external"></i></a></strong><br>Visit OPAC to renew your library books, see what items we have in our collection and what each library has available, create reading lists and access our E-resources.</p><p>
<strong>Libby by OverDrive </strong><br>Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines straight from your library’s digital collection, onto your smart device </p><p>
<strong>PressReader </strong><br>Access local and international newspapers and magazines on your smart device </p><p>
<strong>SmartCape Internet Stations </strong><br>Enjoy free internet access for research, job hunting, and more </p><p>
<strong>Free Wi-Fi </strong><br>Available at selected libraries; bring your own device and stay connected </p><p>
<strong>BookMyne App (iOS/Android) </strong><br>Search the catalogue, view your profile, and renew borrowed items </p><p>
<strong>Britannica Online </strong>
<br>Explore over 120 000 regularly updated articles, anytime</p>
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<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Libraries">your local library’s </a>Facebook page to see all the exciting events, new books, and more.</p></div></div></span> | | <p>Our department consists of 102 service points, including 101 libraries and 1 satellite library. These service points not only loan out books, CDs and DVDs, but also provide access to electronic resources and programmes in information-retrieval skills, lifelong learning, and storytelling. Libraries also provide a safe space for the communities we serve to study, meet, socialise, learn and read.</p> | <ul class="lrg-icon-content"><li class="lrg-icon lrg-link"><div class="list-links">
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<em>"We empower people and communities by providing spaces, connections and resources that enrich lives, inspire discovery, foster creativity and expand possibilities. Our business is ensuring free access to informational, educational, cultural and recreational resources and services. Our passion is encouraging reading for leisure and life-long learning." </em>
<b>Ninnie Steyn </b>
<cite>Director: Library and Information Services</cite></p></blockquote> | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Library-Information-Services-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <h4>General enquiries</h4><p><em>Email:
<br><a href="mailto:libraries@capetown.gov.za">libraries@capetown.gov.za</a></em> </p><h4>Contact list</h4><p>
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/LIS%20area%20contact%20list.pdf" target="_blank">Download our area contact list</a>.</p>
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