Return overdue library books without getting penalised, appeals CoCT
The City of Cape Town is calling on library patrons to return more than 35 000 library items across the metro, valued at R3,9 million outstanding. ARCHIVE - Bush Radio's Mitchum George This week (18 – 23 March 2024) serves as SA Library week, and patrons are encouraged to return outstanding items without paying any fines. This year’s theme - ‘Libraries foster social cohesion’. Mayco member for Community Services & Health, Patricia van der Ross, says for the umpteenth time, ‘The Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ series remains the most popular outstanding item at City libraries. This is followed by ‘Wrecking ball’ as well as ‘Double down’ by author Jeff Kinney. History & Georgraphy Grade 12 study guides are also amongst the items that are still outstanding. INFO: City of Cape Town ‘’Our libraries provide access to information and engage communities on several platforms. We provide the tools for communication and learning, which includes making material accessible and available to