Temporary library closures aim to improve services
17 September 2025
A number of City libraries are temporarily closed, or planning to close soon, for maintenance and stocktaking. Patrons are advised to use neighbouring libraries in the interim, or the City’s new digital services.
Eight libraries are affected by the current schedule of works.
The closures range from a few days to one to two months, depending on the nature of the work that is being done at the respective facilities.
Langa, Rondebosch and Sir Lowry’s Pass will close in October for stocktaking, while Tafelsig will close its doors for a few days early in December for the same reason.
‘Stocktaking is essential as it ensures accurate inventory records, optimises storage space and helps us provide the items our patrons want. These closures will only be for three to four days and the libraries will communicate directly with patrons in the lead up to the break in service, and which alternative facilities they can access during the period.
‘We also have four libraries that are closed or will close soon for maintenance or electrical works. The time allocated in these instances is significantly longer, so we appeal to patrons to please bear with us while this critical proactive work takes place,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Health, Councillor Francine Higham.
| Library | Dates closed | Reason | Neighbouring facility |
| Colin Eglin Library | 27 August – 30 September | Electrical rewiring | Cape Town Central Library |
| Kloof Street | 21 August – 6 October | Maintenance | Cape Town Central Library; Vredehoek Library |
| Lotus River | 22 September – 8 November | Electrical rewiring | Grassy Park Library |
| Bellville South | 22 September – 24 October | Maintenance | Bellville Library |
| Sir Lowry's Pass | 6 – 9 October | Stocktaking | Gordon's Bay Library |
| Langa Library | 14 – 17 October | Stocktaking | Bonteheuwel Library |
| Rondebosch | 27-31 October | Stocktaking | Mowbray Library |
| Tafelsig | 2-4 December | Stocktaking | Rocklands Library |
Maintenance includes the replacement of carpets, work to wooden flooring and more.
The electrical maintenance will entail the rewiring of the entire library, ensuring that all electrical work meets compliance requirements.
‘We want to thank patrons for their patience, cooperation and understanding during this time,’ added Councillor Higham.
Patrons can return library books to their nearest library.
Alternatively, registered library members are asked to access our digital offerings by visiting e-resources (capetown.gov.za). eBooks and audio books are available to access or download via the Overdrive Digital Platform OR the Libby App on smart devices. Access to more than 7,000 local and international newspapers and magazines are available to access or download via the PressReader platform OR app.
Access the online catalogue at opac.capetown.gov.za.
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City of Cape Town, Media Office
