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Collected on 5 August 2026
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Borrow Books from Libraries
Library patrons can borrow up to 10 books for 14 days, with the option to renew for another two weeks. A valid library card is required.
Patron needs to have a library card Patron can borrow a maximum of 10 books for a period of 14 days or two weeks and she/he can renew those books for further two weeks
Places
eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.durban.gov.za/page/community-services
Library Membership Card
Residents can apply for a library membership card to access books and other resources. Applicants must visit their nearest library, complete a form, and provide a copy of their ID and proof of address.
Patron needs to visit the nearest library and request a membership form A form needs to be completed by the applicant, in case of a junior/children’s parent or guardian must complete the form on his/her behalf. The following documents need to be attached on the form for verifications by library staff - Copy of ID - Proof of address (Metro bill or a letter from local Councilor)
Use Online Library Catalogue
Users can search the library catalogue online using title, author, ISBN, or check their borrowing history, reading preferences, and most used books.
The library catalogue may be found here… http://library.durban.gov.za/ The user can: do search using title, author ISBN etc. do Renewals of their library material search history such as checking which books that he / she has read especially for those who love reading. check the most used books.
Participate in Library Programmes and Events
The public can join various programmes such as storytelling, spelling bees, book launches, career expos, literacy summits, and celebrations of international and national days like World Book Day and South African Library Week.
Activities/programmes Programmes One City One Book Articulate Africa Time of the Writer Annual Reading Competitions such as storytelling, Spelling Bee, Quiz Career Guidance Expos Book Launches Book talks Seminars, Debates and awareness programmes Holiday programmes Celebrations for international and national days of importance (International library week, South African library week, World read aloud, World book day, World mother tongue Africa Month, National storytelling festival etc.)
