Joburg Libraries

Joburg Libraries Library and Information Services exists to promote culture of reading and learning, and to eradicate illiteracy.

Vision
A network of vibrant African libraries that are places of choice of knowledge, learning and leisure. Libraries have a major role to play in educational landscape of the country from ECD - primary-secondary-tertiary-ABET level. Libraries provide a platform for formal, informal and non-formal education, for lifelong learning and technological awareness.

Patterson Park Library | Basic Computer Literacy ProgrammeToday marked Day 1 of our exciting and impactful 5-day Digital...
01/09/2026

Patterson Park Library | Basic Computer Literacy Programme

Today marked Day 1 of our exciting and impactful 5-day Digital Literacy Programme, taking place every Tuesday throughout September!

Participants started by building a strong foundation in computer literacy and explored:

What is a computer?
Different computer components
Hardware vs software
RAM vs ROM
Operating systems vs application software
Computer ergonomics
Computer viruses and prevention
The effective and proper use of a mouse

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and actively participated. Your journey towards greater digital confidence and empowerment starts here!

See you next Tuesday! Our next session will focus on keyboard ergonomics, Microsoft Word and practical CV writing skills to help participants navigate the digital world and workplace with greater confidence.

At Patterson Park Library, we are connecting communities, building digital skills and empowering lives.

Learn more about Joburg Libraries and library membership: www.cojelearning.org.za

Follow our LIS WhatsApp Channel for service and programme announcements: LIS WhatsApp Channel



~ML

01/09/2026

🚀 READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER?

Looking for work or preparing for your next career opportunity? Alexandra 8th Ave Library invites unemployed graduates and community members to an Employability Workshop designed to help you build practical skills and confidence for the world of work. 💼

📚 What you’ll learn:
✅ CV writing
✅ Interview preparation
✅ Career planning and opportunities
✅ Digital resources for job seekers

📅 04 September 2026
⏰ 10:00–12:00
📍 Alexandra 8th Ave Library, Civic Centre, Cnr 8th Ave & Roosevelt St, Alexandra

📞 011 264 1192

👉 Visit www.cojelearning.org.za to learn more about Joburg Libraries and library membership.

📲 Follow our WhatsApp Channel for service and programme announcements: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbD8eaQFy725EvpoIe1r

~HB

🌸📚 Celebrating a Career Dedicated to LibrariesAfter 26 years of dedicated service to the City of Johannesburg’s Library ...
31/08/2026

🌸📚 Celebrating a Career Dedicated to Libraries

After 26 years of dedicated service to the City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services, Ms Kgaugelo Eunice Ranko looks forward to a well-deserved retirement.

With an Honours Degree in Library and Information Science, Ms Ranko began her professional career in 1988 as a Cataloguer at the National Library of South Africa. She joined the City of Johannesburg in 2000 and went on to serve in various leadership and management roles across Regions E, F and C.

Throughout her career, she championed the delivery of library and information services, educational and literacy programmes, and community initiatives across Johannesburg.

Known for her quiet, humble and supportive nature, Ms Ranko leaves behind a legacy of dedication, professionalism and meaningful relationships with colleagues and library users. 💜

We wish her all the best for this exciting new chapter — and look forward to welcoming her back as a valued library borrower! 📖😊

👉 Visit www.cojelearning.org.za to learn more about Joburg Libraries and library membership.

📲 Follow our WhatsApp Channel for library service and programme announcements: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbD8eaQFy725EvpoIe1r

~HB

🎓📚 From the Classroom to the Library!Johannesburg City Library welcomed students from the University of Limpopo for a fi...
31/08/2026

🎓📚 From the Classroom to the Library!

Johannesburg City Library welcomed students from the University of Limpopo for a fieldwork experience programme.

The students explored the library’s collections and services, gained insight into the daily work of library staff and received practical exposure to Library and Information Services.

They also discovered online learning opportunities, including the “Working with Computers” course. 💻

To mark the completion of their training, the students received certificates on their final day. 🎓

👉 Visit www.cojelearning.org.za to learn more about Joburg Libraries and library membership.

📲 Follow our WhatsApp Channel for library service and programme announcements: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbD8eaQFy725EvpoIe1r

~HB

💜Girl Talk at Randburg Library🌸In celebration of women's month, Randburg Library hosted a meaningful Girl Talk session f...
31/08/2026

💜Girl Talk at Randburg Library🌸

In celebration of women's month, Randburg Library hosted a meaningful Girl Talk session for Grade 7 learners from Amazing Grace Private School and Bordeaux Primary School.

The programme provided a safe and supportive space for the girls to learn, ask questions and engage on important topics as they navigate adolescence.

Topics covered included:

✨ Personal hygiene
🌸 Puberty and growing up
💪 Confidence and self-esteem
🧠 Mental health and emotional well-being
🌱 Life skills

As part of the programme, the girls also received hygiene care packs and free sanitary pads, supporting their personal well-being and helping them manage their menstrual health with dignity and confidence.

A heartfelt thank you to our valued stakeholders who helped make this programme possible: NICRO, National Children & Violence Trust (NCVT), Randburg Clinic, and the Department of Social Development.

Your partnership and commitment to supporting young people help us create informed, confident and empowered communities.

Joburg Libraries remain committed to providing safe spaces where young people can access information, support and opportunities to learn and grow.

Learn more about Joburg Libraries and library membership: www.cojelearning.org.za

Follow the LIS WhatsApp Channel for service and programme announcements: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbD8eaQFy725EvpoIe1r?



~ML

🐦📚 A Birdy Adventure at Drieziek Library!Drieziek Library hosted a fun storytelling session exploring the fascinating wo...
31/08/2026

🐦📚 A Birdy Adventure at Drieziek Library!

Drieziek Library hosted a fun storytelling session exploring the fascinating world of birds! 🐦

Children enjoyed the online story Tweetie the Brave Bird and learnt about different types of birds, including parrots and rainforest birds, using Children’s Encyclopaedia by Miles Kelly.

The session ended with a creative bird-colouring activity, giving the children a chance to bring their feathered friends to life! 🎨🦜

👉 Visit www.cojelearning.org.za to learn more about Joburg Libraries and library membership.

📲 Follow our WhatsApp Channel for library service and programme announcements: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbD8eaQFy725EvpoIe1r

~HB

💜 Empowering Women Through KnowledgeHillbrow Library, in collaboration with Esselen Clinic, hosted a Women’s Month celeb...
27/08/2026

💜 Empowering Women Through Knowledge

Hillbrow Library, in collaboration with Esselen Clinic, hosted a Women’s Month celebration focused on empowering and educating women and community members.

Participants learned about the importance of library membership and were encouraged to develop a culture of reading and use the library as a safe and supportive space for learning and personal development. 📚

Esselen Clinic also shared valuable information on productive health and the importance of accessing accurate health information.

👉 Visit www.cojelearning.org.za to learn more about Joburg Libraries and library membership.

📲 Follow our WhatsApp Channel for service and programme announcements: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbD8eaQFy725EvpoIe1r

~HB

📚 Region E Libraries engage learners in AlexandraRegion E Libraries, together with Life Reload Centre, City of Johannesb...
27/08/2026

📚 Region E Libraries engage learners in Alexandra

Region E Libraries, together with Life Reload Centre, City of Johannesburg Disaster Management, City Health, health promoters and the Office of the Mayor, engaged Grade 5, 6 and 7 learners at Ithute Primary School in Alexandra.

The engagement provided an opportunity for learners to share some of the challenges affecting them and their community, including bullying, child-headed households and overcrowding.

By bringing different stakeholders together, the programme created a space for listening, sharing information and connecting young people with support and services. 🤝

👉 Learn more about Joburg Libraries: www.cojelearning.org.za

📲 Follow our WhatsApp Channel for library service and programme updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbD8eaQFy725EvpoIe1r



~HB

📚🐸 Little Readers, Big Imaginations!Malvern Library welcomed local ECD Grade R learners for a fun reading development pr...
26/08/2026

📚🐸 Little Readers, Big Imaginations!

Malvern Library welcomed local ECD Grade R learners for a fun reading development programme featuring The Little Tadpole.

Through stories and shared reading, the young learners were encouraged to discover the joy of books and develop a love for reading from an early age. 📖✨

What’s your favourite childhood story? 💭📚

👉 Learn more about Joburg Libraries and library membership: www.cojelearning.org.za

📲 Stay connected with Joburg Libraries on WhatsApp for service updates and programme announcements:
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbD8eaQFy725EvpoIe1r



~HB

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22 Solomon Street
Johannesburg

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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