The City of Cape Town is calling on library patrons to return more than 40 000 library items across the metro, valued at R4,6 million. SA National Library week (SALW) is commemorated between 17-23 March 2025, and library patrons are encouraged to return outstanding items without paying any fines.
ARCHIVE - MItchum GeorgeThe Library Information Association of South Africa (LIASA)
says the 2025 theme "Libraries for Sustainable Communities"
underscores the transformative role that libraries play in fostering
sustainability, resilience, inclusivity, and accessibility within communities.
‘’This theme is aligned with South Africa's commitment to
sustainable development and equality, and it further reflects the library’s
contributions to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 4 (Quality
Education). Libraries provide inclusive spaces and access to resources for all
members of society, empowering communities through education, social support,
and opportunities for lifelong learning,’’ it said in a statement.
To kick off the week, the City of Cape Town's Library and Information Services
Department hosted its annual SALW Road March in the Cape Town City Centre on
Friday.
COURTESY: Facebook - Ocean View libraryMayco member for Community Services & Health, Francine
Higham, 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 30
copies of ‘Wrecking ball’
‘’Think of this as a library amnesty week. No questions
asked and no penalties applied. We simply would like the more than 40 000
missing items back in circulation where they can benefit everyone in our
community.’’
‘’Every returned book means another child gets to
experience that story, or another student can prepare properly for exams.
Returning these materials isn't about avoiding fines, it's about strengthening
our community resources. We encourage all residents to help these outstanding
books, CDs, DVDs and magazines find their way home,’’ added Higham.
Speaking to Bush Radio’s Morning Cruise programme recently, librarian at Plumstead library, Miche Judith, says Plumstead library will host various activities this week in support for the SA library theme.
‘’On Monday, 17 March, we having author talk
with Micaela Micraft. She is a South African activist with cerebral palsy; she
won an international peace prize and cofounder of Chaeli campaign; We are also having two closed events – a planted tree session at Glen bridge school in
Diepriver. We are collaborating with the City’s Water and Sanitation to do a
talk at the school about sustainability; We are also having a story session at
an old age home and handing out care packages to them.’’
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