Kimberley Africana Library Est. 1887

21/04/2026

Meet the Africana Library Staff.

02/04/2026

The Kimberley Africana will be closing for the Easter weekend from Thursday 2 April 2026 @ 12h30. We will reopen on the 7th April @ 8h00.

Our apologies for any inconvenience. Have a wonderful and blessed time with family and friends.

From: Management and Staff

01/04/2026

You are invited to the Book launch of the Book:Beauty by Réna Rauch at the Kimberley Public Library. Please RSVP before/On 9 April 2026.

20/03/2026

The wait is over—today we release the African Library Week podcast! 🎉📚🎙️
As we conclude South African Library Week 🇿🇦 under the theme “Reclaiming Knowledge, Empowering Futures,”
Dive into conversations about Africana Library’s collections 📖, the stories behind rare books 🏺, and how the library preserves African knowledge for generations 🌍✨. Discover firsthand why libraries remain essential for reclaiming knowledge and empowering futures 💡📚
Click the link https://youtu.be/kEvfRbvtwXg to watch the full episode on YouTube ▶️ and join the conversation 💬
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” — Frederick Douglass ✊🏾📖

19/03/2026

South Africa Library Week continues under the theme “Reclaiming Knowledge, Empowering Futures.” 📚🌍
Tomorrow, we bring powerful conversations to life 🎙️Join our host Lerato Debesha in conversation with Manda Hough as they explore how libraries preserve knowledge 📖, protect heritage 🏛️, and empower communities 🤝

⏳ The wait is almost over!

👉 Stay tuned for tomorrow’s podcast release 🎧 and be part of the conversation 💬

17/03/2026

Reclaiming knowledge, empowering futures. 📚

Walk with us through the grand entrance 🚪 and discover welcoming spaces designed for learners 👩🏽‍🎓, researchers 🔎, and readers of all ages 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. See how the library blends history 🏛️ with modern learning 💻, and how every corner encourages curiosity 🤔 and discovery 🌍.

👍 Like and share if you believe libraries are essential for empowering future generations.

📖 “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” — B. B. King

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16/03/2026

16/03/2026

📚 Reclaiming Knowledge, Empowering Futures! 🌍

Today marks the start of South Africa Library Week! Join us as we showcase Africana Library. A place where knowledge, culture, and history come alive.
This week, we’ll take you inside the library, reveal rare collections, show learning spaces, and share inspiring stories of how libraries shape futures. 📖🏛️

Follow us and stay tuned each day to celebrate the power of knowledge! 🔔📚

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela 🇿🇦

03/02/2026

New publication coming soon: Precious Gems. Purchase a copy before May 2026 and your name will appear in the subscribers section of the book.