Bridgetown Public Library

Bridgetown Public Library Our aim is to cultivate a culture of reading in our community and to inspire life long learning Who are we as a department?

The City currently has 101 libraries, two satellite libraries and a mobile library service. These service points not only lend books to residents but also provide them with access to electronic resources, magazines and journals, programmes in information-retrieval skills, lifelong learning and storytelling.

:📚✨ RETURN. RENEW. REJOIN. ✨📚It’s Fine Free Week at City Libraries! 🎉 Return your overdue items fine-free from 5–11 Sept...
04/09/2026

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📚✨ RETURN. RENEW. REJOIN. ✨📚

It’s Fine Free Week at City Libraries! 🎉 Return your overdue items fine-free from 5–11 September 2026 and get ready to reconnect with your library. 💛

Bring back your books, reset your playlist, and rediscover all the wonderful things your library has to offer. 📖🎶

No fines. No stress. Just a fresh start! 🙌

Honoring the incredible women of our community! 🌸✨On Friday, 7 August, Bridgetown Library was proud to host a special Wo...
09/08/2026

Honoring the incredible women of our community! 🌸✨

On Friday, 7 August, Bridgetown Library was proud to host a special Women’s Day event dedicated to celebrating the strength, love, and resilience of our local women. Our goal was simple: to give back to those who give so much, spoiling them and making sure they felt truly valued and special.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this day unforgettable. You inspire us every single day! 💕

🎉 What an incredible Mandela Day at Bridgetown Library! 🎉Our holiday programme was filled with pure joy, big smiles, and...
17/07/2026

🎉 What an incredible Mandela Day at Bridgetown Library! 🎉

Our holiday programme was filled with pure joy, big smiles, and community spirit today.A massive thank you to Bingo for visiting and bringing so much fun and laughter to our children!

🧩🎲We also extend our deepest gratitude to two of our lovely library patrons. Thanks to their incredible kindness, the children were treated to warm, delicious soup, fresh bread, and exciting party packets. Your generosity truly embodies the spirit of Tata Mandela.

🥖🍲🍬What a wonderful, successful programme we had! Thank you to everyone who made this day so special for our youth.📚❤️✨

📚✨ NEW TEEN BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED! ✨📚Looking for your next page-turner? We've just added exciting new teen titles to our sh...
09/07/2026

📚✨ NEW TEEN BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED! ✨📚

Looking for your next page-turner? We've just added exciting new teen titles to our shelves at Bridgetown Library! From gripping mysteries and thrilling adventures to heartwarming romance, there's something for every young reader.

📖 Visit Bridgetown Library today and be among the first to check them out before they're gone!

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💳 Not a library member yet? Join for free and start borrowing today!

Tag a friend who loves reading and let us know which book you're most excited to read! 📚💙

25/06/2026

💻📚 **Technology, learning and opportunities at Bridgetown Public Library!**

Our SmartCape computers are up and running and available for our community to use.

With your library card, you can access the computers free of charge to apply for jobs, create CVs, write emails, browse the internet, improve your digital skills and access resources like **Libby and PressReader**.

Need help getting started? Our staff are here to assist through our digital literacy programmes.

Visit Bridgetown Public Library and explore the opportunities technology can offer! ✨

❄️📚 Winter fun is coming to Bridgetown Public Library! ☃️✨Get ready for a holiday filled with fun, learning, creativity ...
25/06/2026

❄️📚 Winter fun is coming to Bridgetown Public Library! ☃️✨

Get ready for a holiday filled with fun, learning, creativity and new adventures! 🎨🎲🐾

Join us for our June/July Winter Holiday Programme 2026 with exciting activities including PDSA visits, popcorn days, games, nature adventures, colouring, puzzles and so much more! 🌿🍿📖

Bring your friends, bring your smiles, and come enjoy the holidays with us! 💙

📅 All programmes start at 11:00
📍 Bridgetown Public Library
☎️ 021 444 0068

Don’t miss out — fun, friends & learning await! ❄️💙

📚🍲 SMART COOKER DEMONSTRATION AT BRIDGETOWN LIBRARY! 🍲📚Join us for an informative and practical Smart Cooker Demonstrati...
09/06/2026

📚🍲 SMART COOKER DEMONSTRATION AT BRIDGETOWN LIBRARY! 🍲📚

Join us for an informative and practical Smart Cooker Demonstration and discover how smart cooker bags can make cooking easier, safer, and more energy efficient!

📅 Date: Friday, 19 June 2026
⏰ Time: 09:30 – 11:30
📍 Venue: Bridgetown Library, Athlone

⚠️ Limited spaces available! Only the first 20 people to register will be accommodated.

📝 To register: Visit Bridgetown Library in person or call 021 444 0068 to secure your place.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn valuable cooking and energy-saving tips from the Smart Living Team!

📚 Friendly Reminder from Bridgetown Library 📚Do you have library materials that are overdue? We'd greatly appreciate it ...
06/06/2026

📚 Friendly Reminder from Bridgetown Library 📚

Do you have library materials that are overdue? We'd greatly appreciate it if you could return them as soon as possible.

By returning overdue books and other library materials, you help ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to read, learn, and enjoy them too. 💙

Thank you for helping us keep our library resources available for all. Together, we can continue building a stronger reading community, one book at a time! 📖✨

Dear PatronsPlease note that Bridgetown Library will open at 11:30 on Friday 12 June 2026 due to staff attending a commu...
05/06/2026

Dear Patrons

Please note that Bridgetown Library will open at 11:30 on Friday 12 June 2026 due to staff attending a communication session.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused

Happy Freedom Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦 Want to learn more about the journey to our democracy? Bridgetown Library has a gre...
27/04/2026

Happy Freedom Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦

Want to learn more about the journey to our democracy? Bridgetown Library has a great selection of books on Freedom Day and our history. Come explore them with us.

For now, enjoy your well-deserved day off and celebrate the freedoms we hold dear. We’ll be open again tomorrow for more books, stories, and inspiration.

See you then! 📚

Address

CNR Cornflower & Heide Street, Bridgetown
Cape Town
7764

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:30 - 17:00
Friday 10:30 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+27214440068

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