About

Harare Public Library services the community and residents of Khayelitsha. Here community members can loan books and have access to computers, newspapers and a variety of other resources.

We also run a range of educational and fun programmes in all of our libraries.

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday
10:00 - 17:00

Friday
12:00 - 17:00

Saturday
09:00 - 13:00

Contact us

Telephone:
021 444 0280

Email:
harare.library@capetown.gov.za

Visit our Facebook page:
Harare Library

Location

42 Ncumo Road, Harare Square, Harare, Khayelitsha, 7784

Features and facilities

• Multimedia resources
• Workstations and computers
• Parking
• SmartCape Internet access

Services

• SmartCape
• Storytelling
• Block loans on request
• School outings
• Education and literacy programmes
• Tutoring
• Library orientation

Document downloads

• 1. Annexure B: Library Hall Usage Regulations

     01/07/2015, Regulation - 319 KB

  2. Library Opening Hours: July 2026 Schedule

     02/07/2026, Schedule - 257.5 KB

  3. Library and Information Services Area Contact List

     04/08/2026, Contact list - 1.5 MB

  4. Library and Information Services Tariffs

     01/07/2026, Budget annexure,Tariff - 1.1 MB

  5. Online Public Access Catalogue and e-Resources Regulations

     01/02/2012, Regulation - 373.2 KB