Library Merebank
The eThekwini Municipal Library offers various services, including access to books, magazines, e-books, and digital resources, alongside free internet and Wi-Fi. They also provide spaces for studying and meetings, as well as services like printing and photocopying, and host community programs and events such as reading competitions and workshops for empowerment and literacy.
-
Borrowing & Access:
Access to a vast collection of books, magazines, audio-visual materials, and e-resources.
-
Technology:
Free internet and Wi-Fi access, often using a dos-based, Windows, or hybrid web-based system, with some libraries using RFID technology for quicker check-outs.
-
Community Programs:
Events like reading competitions, workshops, book launches, and cultural events to foster learning and appreciation for knowledge.
-
Literacy & Empowerment:
Programs focused on youth empowerment, women’s empowerment, and overall literacy, including workshops for aspiring authors.
-
Study & Meeting Spaces:
Dedicated reading spaces, study halls, and group discussion rooms for community use.
-
Printing & Photocopying:
On-site services for printing and making copies of documents.
- Literary Events: Book talks, seminars, and debates.
- Competitions: Annual reading competitions, including spelling bees and quizzes.
- Celebrations: Observances for national and international days like South African Library Week and World Book Day.
- Specialized Programs: Initiatives such as “One City One Book” and “Articulate Africa
Alternative telephone number: 031 322 2981