Libraries take to the street
17 March 2023
City of Cape Town librarians took to the streets earlier today, 17 March
2023, as they marched to create awareness of their services in the lead up to
South African Library Week (SALW), celebrated from 20 March to 25 March.
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.
Libraries will host a series of programmes and residents are encouraged
to liaise with their local libraries for details or go to https://bit.ly/3ZoIpnS.
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Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
