Kloof Street Public Library
Kloof Street Public Library is located in a charming Dutch gabled house with a small garden at the back.[1] The building was opened on the 6 February 1956 [2]. It serves those who live in the suburbs of Tamboerskloof and Gardens. This is one of the 102 library and information points,[3]in the mother city.
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| Location | 122B Kloof Street, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Type | Public library |
| Established | 1956 |
| Branch of | City of Cape Town Library and Information Services |
| Collection | |
| Size | 17,793 (June 2024) |
| Access and use | |
| Members | 690 |
| Other information | |
| Website | Kloof Street Library |
The library is a community hub, well-known for its friendly staff, comfortable seating, and a good selection of books and periodicals. The library was extended in 1967 when the adjoining shop became the children's library[4]. Thus making a dedicated space for families. The library also offers internet access, computers and copying machine resources.[5]
Collection Cutbacks
editUp unitl 2023 (when the Western Cape was not affected by budget cuts,)[6] the library offered periodicals, newspapers, and audiovisual materials. However, embattled libraries in 2024 experienced rationalizations.[7]Patrons will not have access to paper-based newspapers and magazines.
Digital Resources
editWhile the physical collection may whittle away, the Kloof Street Public Library provides access to a variety of digital resources. These include e-books, audiobooks, online databases, and other electronic materials. Patrons who own a laptop, desktop, smartphone or tablet, will be able to read on Overdrive,[8]a commercial provider of ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital content. They will be able to access these digital resources either on-site or remotely with a library card.[9]
Membership
editLibrary membership is open to all residents of Cape Town. To become a member, individuals can register online or in person at the library. Membership benefits include borrowing privileges, access to digital resources, and participation in library programs and events.
References
edit- ^ https://www.travelstart.co.za/blog/kloof-street-%E2%80%93-cape-town%E2%80%99s-most-eclectic-street/
- ^ http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4063
- ^ https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20Home/see-all-city-facilities/our-service-facilities/libraries
- ^ http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4063
- ^ https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Libraries/kloof-street-public-library
- ^ https://pmg.org.za/committee-meeting/38132/
- ^ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-03-07-read-this-and-weep-embattled-public-libraries-are-being-squeezed-out-of-existence/
- ^ https://www.westerncape.gov.za/site-page/accessing-ebooks-remotely-through-western-cape-library-service
- ^ https://www.westerncape.gov.za/site-page/accessing-ebooks-remotely-through-western-cape-library-service
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