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Participate in Library Programmes
The library offers various free programmes including storytelling, spelling bees, career guidance expos, book launches, reading competitions, literacy summits, and celebrations for national and international days such as World Book Day and International 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.)
Places
eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://durban.gov.za/page/community-services
Use Online Library Catalogue
The public can search the library catalogue online to find books by title, author, ISBN, or explore reading history and popular 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.
Borrow Books from a Library
Library patrons can borrow up to 10 books for 14 days, with the option to renew for two additional weeks. A valid library card is required to borrow materials.
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
Library Membership Card
Residents can apply for a library membership card to access books and other library 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)
Attend Library Programmes and Events
The library offers various programmes including storytelling, spelling bees, book launches, career expos, literacy summits, and celebrations for national and international days such as 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.)
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 to borrow materials.
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
Access Online Library Catalogue
The public can search the library catalogue online using title, author, ISBN, or other criteria. Users can also renew items, check reading history, and view popular 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.
