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The Library is governed by the Harare City Library Act [Chapter 25:05], and the property and assets are vested in a Board of Trustees ‘in trust for the people of Zimbabwe’. The Board of Trustees comprises ‘the Mayor of the City of Harare and the Master of the High Court or their successors in office, permanent or acting’. The primary asset of the Harare City Library Trust is the land and building

in Rotten Row (the former Queen Victoria Memorial Library). However, the Library also operated until November 2018 branch libraries in the low-density suburbs under an arrangement with the City of Harare. Mount Pleasant Branch was established first (in 1966), followed by Highlands (1968), Hatfield (1969), Mabelreign (1971) and Greendale (1976). The branch library buildings belong to the City of Harare, but Harare City Library owned the books, employed the staff, and operated library services from them. The "general direction and management" of the Library are the responsibility of a Library Committee established by the Act, which is made up of ten people, six of whom are elected by the Library's subscribers, three are nominated by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, and one by the City Council of Harare. Each year, two elected members, one member appointed by the Minister, and the member appointed by the Council retire, thus ensuring both continuity as well as "new blood" on the Committee.

Us watching you prioritize everything except reading😉😉
30/06/2025

Us watching you prioritize everything except reading😉😉

Come to the library and let the world of knowledge and ideas re polish your mind.😄😄
27/06/2025

Come to the library and let the world of knowledge and ideas re polish your mind.😄😄

23/06/2025
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16/06/2025

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When you need to stop reading, do you pause wherever you are in the book or wait until the end of a chapter? Some people...
02/06/2025

When you need to stop reading, do you pause wherever you are in the book or wait until the end of a chapter? Some people prefer to stop at a natural break, like the end of a chapter or section, while others don't mind picking up where they left off, even mid-sentence. What's your reading habit? 😃😃




29/05/2025

SAD NEWS • Giant of African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o dies aged 87

We mourn the passing of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the legendary Kenyan writer, scholar, and activist who transformed African literature. A powerful voice against colonialism and a fierce advocate for writing in African languages, Ngũgĩ leaves behind a towering legacy through novels like Weep Not, Child, Petals of Blood, and Devil on the Cross, as well as his influential essays such as Decolonising the Mind.

His words empowered generations and his vision redefined African storytelling.
Rest in power, Ngũgĩ.
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We extend our deepest gratitude to Mr Piason Maringwa for the generous donation of his book, "The Extra Time ". This pow...
28/05/2025

We extend our deepest gratitude to Mr Piason Maringwa for the generous donation of his book, "The Extra Time ". This powerful documentary chronicles his remarkable journey living with HIV and his tireless advocacy work in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Mr Piason Maringwa's story is a testament to resilience, hope, and dedication. We are honored to receive this gift and look forward to sharing his inspiring story with our community. 👏,


We're grateful to our generous donors👏 Your contributions of sanitary wear and toiletries made our drive a success. Toge...
08/05/2025

We're grateful to our generous donors👏 Your contributions of sanitary wear and toiletries made our drive a success. Together, we handed over the donations to Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (Chikurubi Female Prison) , fulfilling our corporate social responsibility. Thank you for making a difference😊😊






Find your haven at our library☺️☺️ .Our Library offers a comfortable quiet and distraction-free seating environment perf...
06/05/2025

Find your haven at our library☺️☺️ .Our Library offers a comfortable quiet and distraction-free seating environment perfect for reading and relaxation.Also free Wi-Fi and a vast collection of books await you😄😄.Visit us today at corner Rotten Row and Pennefather

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Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:30
Saturday 08:30 - 16:00

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