List of libraries in South Africa
This is a list of libraries in South Africa.
National Libraries in South Africa[edit]
Legal Deposit Libraries in South Africa[edit]
- Adelaide Tambo Public Library[1]
- Constitutional Court Library[1]
- Msunduzi Municipal Library, Pietermaritzburg[1]
- National Library of South Africa [ Cape Town ][1]
- National Library of South Africa [ Pretoria ][1]
- Parliamentary Information Centre[1]
- RJR Masiea Public Library[1]
Academic Libraries in South Africa[edit]
- Rhodes University Library
- University of Cape Town Libraries
- University of Pretoria Library Services
- University of Venda Library
- University of the Western Cape Library Services
- University of Johannesburg Library
- North-West University Library Service
- Sefako Makgotho Health Sciences Library
- University of Fort Hare Libraries
- University of South Africa (UNISA) Library
- Walter Sisulu University Library
- Phyllis Ntantala Collaborative Library - No 39 Church Street, East London
- University of Zululand Library
- University of Zululand Library ( Richards Bay Campus)
- Vaal University of Technology Library
- University of the Free State Library
- University of Limpopo Libraries
- University of Mpumalanga Library
- University of KwaZulu-Natal Libraries
- Mangosuthu University of Technology Library
- Tshwane University of Technology Library
- Durban University of Technology Library
- Central University of Technology Library, Free State
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology Libraries
- Sol Plaatje University Library
- Nelson Mandela University Library
- University of the Witwatersrand (Wits ) Libraries
- Vaal University of Technology Library[2]
Library Consortia[edit]
- South East Academic Libraries System
- South African National Library and Information Consortium (SANLIC)
- Committee of Higher Education Libraries of South Africa (CHELSA)
Public Libraries[edit]
Public Libraries in the Western Cape[edit]
- Central Library Cape Town
- Fish Hoek Library
- Meadowridge Library
- Rondebosch Library
- Strandfontein Library
- Archbishop Desmond Tutu Library (Swellendam)
- Adriaanse Public Library
- Athlone Public Library
- Avondale Public Library
- Avontuur Public Library
- Beaufort West Public Library
- Belhar Public Library
- Bellville Public Library
- Bellville South Public Library
- Bishop Lavis Public Library
- Bloubergstrand Public Library
- Bonteheuwel Public Library
- Bothasig Public Library
- Brackenfell Public Library
- Bridgton Public Library
- Bridgetown Public Library
- Brooklyn Public Library
- Browns Farm Public Library
- Camps Bay Public Library
- Central Public Library
- CJ Langehoven Public Library
- Claremont Public Library
- Colin Eglin Sea Point Public Library
- Crossroads Public Library
- Delft Public Library
- Delft South Public Library
- Dunoon Public Library
- Durbanville Public Library
- Edgemead Public Library
- Eerste River Public Library
- Eikendal Public Library
- Elsies River Public Library
- Fisantekraal Public Library
- Fish Hoek Public Library
- Goodwood Public Library
- Gordon's Bay Public Library
- Grassy Park Public Library
- Gugulethu Public Library
- Hangberg Public Library
- Hanover Park Public Library
- Harare Public Library
- Heideveld Public Library
- Hout Bay Public Library
- Huguenot Square Public Library
- Kensington Public Library
- King Williams Town Library
- Khayelitsha Public Library
- Klapmuts Public Library
- Kloof Street Public Library
- Koeberg Public Library
- Kommetjie Public Library
- Kraaifontein Public Library
- Kuils River Public Library
- Manenberg Public Library
- Observatory Public Library
- PD Paulse Memorial Library
- Tokai Public Library
- Wynberg Public Library
- Lentegeur Library
- Mitchells Plain Town Centre Library
- Philippi East Library
- Rocklands Library
- Tafelsig Library
- Weltevreden Library
- Westridge Library
Public Libraries in Gauteng[edit]
- Alexandra 3rd Ave Library
- Alexandra 8th Ave Library
- Blackheath Library
- Boskruin Library
- Bosmont Public Library
- Bramfischerville Library
- Brixton Library
- Bryanston Library
- Davidsonville Library
- Diepkloof Zone 1 Library
- Diepkloof Zone 5 Library
- Diepsloot Library
- Dobsonville Library
- Coronationville Public Library
- Cosmo City Library
- Eldorado Park Ext. 2 Library
- Eldorado Park Ext. 5 Library
- Emmarentia Public Library
- Ennerdale Ext 1 Library
- Ennerdale Ext 9 Library
- Emndeni Library
- Evaton Public Library
- Glenanda Library
- Florida Library
- Halfway House Library
- Hillbrow Library
- Horizon View Library
- Ivory Park Library
- Ivory Park North Library
- Jabavu Library
- Johannesburg City Library
- Killarney Library
- Klipfontein View Library
- Klipspruit Children's Library
- Klipspruit West Library
- Lenasia Ext. 3 Library
- Lenasia South Library
- Leratong Container Library
- Linden Library
- Linbro Park Library
- Mayfair Library
- Malvern Library
- Meadowlands Library
- Melville Public Library
- Mofolo Library
- Murray Park Library
- Newlands Library
- Noordgesig Library
- Norscot Manor Library
- Norwood Library
- Olivedale Library
- Orange Farm Library
- Orange Grove Reference Library
- Orlando East Public Library
- Parkhurst Public Library
- Parkview Library
- Pennyville Container Library
- Phiri Library
- Pimville Library
- Poortjie Library
- Protea Glen Library
- Rabie Ridge Library
- Randburg library
- Rhodes Park Library
- Riverlea library
- River Park Library
- Rivonia Library
- Roodepoort Library
- Rosebank Public Library
- Rosettenville Library
- Sandringham Library
- Sandton Public Library
- Savoy Library
- Sharpeville Library
- Slovoville Library
- South Hills Library
- Southdale Library
- Strubensvalley Library
- Tshepisong Library
- Tshiawelo Library
- Vanderbijlpark Public Library
- Vlakfontein Library
- Weltevredenpark Library
- Westbury Library
- Wilro Park Library
- Witpoortjie Library
- Yeoville Library
Public Libraries in Eastern Cape[edit]
- Burgersdorp Public Library
- Martin Luther Public Library
- Venterstad Public Library
- Mzamomhle Publicity Library
Public Libraries in KwaZulu Natal[edit]
- Durban City Library
- Ballito Public Library
- Bergville Public Library
- Bluff Public Library
- Chatsworth Public Library
- Kokstad Public Library
- Kranskop Public Library
- Kwamashu Public Library
- Lamontville Public Library
- Harding Public Library
- Estcourt Public Library
- Margate Public Library
- Montclair Public Library
- Nkandla public library
- New Germany Library
- Nongoma Public Library
- Ntuzuma Public Library
- Port Shepstone Public Library
- Gamalakhe Public Library
- Wentworth Public Library
- Umlazi Public Library
- Richmond Public Library
- Hopewell Public Library
- Montclair Public Library
- Musgrave Public Library
- Chesterville Public Library
- Umbilo Public Library
- Newlands East Public Library
- Newlands West Public Library
- Cato Crest Public Library
- Sparks Estate Public Library
- Grosvenor Public Library
- Asherville Public Library
- Mandeni Public Library
- Sundumbili Public Library
- Ndulinde Public Library
- ISithebe Public Modular Library
Public Libraries in Free State[3][edit]
- Adelaide Tambo Library
- Albert Nzula Public Library
- Allanridge Public Library
- Arlington Public Library
- Bainsvlei Public Library
- Bakenpark Public Library
- Bethlehem Public Library
- Bethulie Public Library
- Bloemfontein City Library
- Borwa Public Library
- Bohlokong Public Library
- Boshof Public Library
- Botshabelo Public Library
- Bothaville Public Library
- Brandfort Public Library
- Brentpark Public Library
- Bronville Public Library
- B P Leinaeng
- Bultfontein Public library
- Clarens Public Library
- Clocolan Public Library
- Cornelia Public Library
- Dealesville Public Library
- Deneysville Public Library
- Dewetsdorp Public Library
- Diqhobong School/Community Library
- Ditlhake Public Library
- Edenburg Public Library
- Edenville Public Library
- Excelsior Public Library
- Ezenzeleni Public Library
- Fateng-tse-Ntsho Public Library
- Fauna Primary School/Community
- Fauresmith Public Library
- Fichadtpark Public Library
- Ficksburg Public Library
- Frankfort Public Library
- Fouriesburg Public Library
- Gariepdam Public Library
- Harrismith Public Libray
- Heilbron Public Library
- Hennenman Public Library
- Hertzogville Public library
- Hlohlolwane Public Library
- Hoopstad Public Library
- Hydro Parh Public Library
- Ithuteng Public Library
- Intabazwe Public Library
- Itumeleng Public Library
- Jacobsdal Public Library
- Jagersfontein Public Library
- Kestell Public Library
- Kgotsong public Library
- Koffiefontein Public Library
- Koppies Public Library
- Kroonstad Public Library
- Kutlwanong Public libary
- Kwakwatsi Public Library
- Ladybrand Public Library
- Lephoi Public Library
- Leratswana Public Library
- Lindley Public Library
- Lourier Park Community Library
- Luckhoff Public Library
- Mamafubedu Public Library
- Mahlatswetsa Public Library
- Majwemasweu Public Library
- Makeleketla Public Library
- Mangaung Public Library
- Manyatseng Public Library
- Marquard Public Library
- Mashaeng Public Library
- Masilo Public Library
- Matlakeng Public Library
- Matlwangtwang Public Library
- Matwabeng Public Library
- Mautse School/Community Library
- Meloding Public Library
- Memel Public Library
- Meqheleng Public Library
- Metsi-Matsho School/Community Library
- Mmamahabane Public Libary
- Moemaneng Public Library
- Mohato School/Community Library
- Monyakeng Public Library
- Morojaneng Public Library
- Mosiua Lekota School/Community Library
- Namahadi Public Library
- Nkhobiso School/Community Library
- Ntemoseng School/Community Library
- Ntha Public Library
- Nyakallong Public Library
- Odendaalsrus Public Library
- Oppermansgronde Public Library
- Oranjeville Public Library
- Parys Public Library
- Petrus Steyn Public Library
- Petrusburg Public Library
- Petsana Public Library
- Phahameng Public Library
- Philippolis Public Library
- Phiritona Public Library
- Qalabotjha Public Library
- Rammulotsi Public Library
- Ratang Public Library
- Reddersburg Public Library
- Refengkgotso Public Library
- Reitz Public Library
- Riebeeckstad Public Library
- RJR Masiea Public Library
- Rosendal Public Library
- Rouxville Public Library
- Sandersville Public Library
- Sasolburg Public Library
- Sedibeng Public Library
- Selosesha Public Library
- Schonkenville Public Library
- Smithfield Public Library
- Soutpan Public Library
- Springfield Public Library
- Steynsrus Public Library
- Thaba Patchoa Public Library
- Thabong Public Library
- Thabong 2 Public Library
- Thembalihle Public Library
- Theunissen Public Library
- Thutong Public Library
- Tikwana Public Libary
- Trevor Barlow Public Library
- Trompsburg Public Library
- Tshiame Public Library
- Tsholo School/Community Library
- Tswelopele Public Library
- Tweeling Public Library
- Van Stadensrus Public Library
- Ventersdorp Public Library
- Verkeerdevlei Public Libary
- Viljoenskroon Public Library
- Villiers Public Library
- Virginia Public Library
- Vooruitsig Public Library
- Vrede Public Library
- Vredefort Public Library
- Vredeshoop Public Library
- Warden Public Library
- Welkom Public Library
- Wepener Public Library
- Wesselsbron Public Library
- Winburg Public Library
- Yakhisizwe School/Community Library
- Zamdela Public Library Public
- Zastron Public Library
Public Libraries in Limpopo[edit]
- Ba-Phalaborwa Public Library
- Bela-Bela Public Library
- Blouberg Municipality Library
- Burgersfort Public Library
- Drakensig Public Library
- Ga-Phaahla Community Library
- Gravelotte Public Library
- Giyani Public Library
- Hoedspruit Public Library
- Kgapane Public Library
- Mokopane Public Library
- Seleteng Library
- Senwabarwana Library
- Rapotokwane Community Library
- Saselamani Public Library
- Tzaneen District Library
- Thulamela Public library
- Xihlovo Library
- Marble-Hall Public Library
- Lebowakgomo Library
- Makhado Public Library
- Mogwadi Library
- Jane Furse Library
- Letsitele Library
- Polokwane Library
- Moletji Library
- Mankweng Library
Public Libraries in Northern Cape[edit]
- Kakamas Public Library
- De Aar Public Library
- Garies Public Library
- Alexanderbaai Library
- Judy Scott Library
- Barkly West Library
- Bendell Library
- Black Rock Library
- Hotazel Library
- Kimberley Library
Public Libraries in Mpumalanga[edit]
- Amsterdam Library
- Chrissiemeer Library
- Klipfontein Library
- Kriel Library
- Lydenburg Library
- Nelspruit Library
- Ogies Library
- Sabie Library
- Secunda Library
- Kabokweni Library
- Msogwaba Library
Public Libraries in North-West[4][edit]
- Brits Public Library
- Hartbeespoortdam Public Library
- Oukasie Library
- Mothotlung Library
- Letlhabile Library
- Jericho Library
- Lethabong Library
- Hebron Library
- Kosmos Library
- Damonsville Library
- Rustenburg Public Library
- Legkraal Library
- Mphebatho Library
- Phokeng Library
- Tlokweng Library
- Mogwase Library
- Mabeskraal Library
- Marikana Library
- Reagile Library
- Swartruggens Library
- Coligny Public Library
- Koster Public Library
- Papi Ntjana Library
- Amalia Library
- Glaudina Library
- Ipelegeng Library
- Schwezer-Reneke
- Kamogelo Dual Purpose Library
- H C Bosman Library
- Lehurutshe Library
- Supingstad Library
- Zeerust Library
- Potchefstroom Library
- Ipeleng Library
- Ikageng Library
- Promosa Library
- Mohadin Library
- Kanonnierspark Library
- Matlwang Dual Purpose Library
- Tshing Library
- Ventersdorp Library
- Touvlug Dual Purpose Library
- Motaung Dual Purpose Library
- Mogopa Dual Purpose Library
- Lucas Modise Dual Purpose Library
School Libraries[edit]
Brettonwood High school Media Centre
Clairwood High School Library
Lawson Brown High School Library
Lamontville High School Library
Rossburgh High School Library
Special Collection Libraries[edit]
- Africana Library, Kimberley
- Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
- Brenthurst Library
- Cory Library for Humanities Research
- Documentation Centre for Music
- Jacob Gitlin Library
- Killie Campbell Africana Library
- Margaret Smith Library[5]
- Niven Library, Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, University of Cape Town[6]
- Old Merensky Library
- University of Pretoria Special Collections
- University of Cape Town Special Collections[7]
- Workers' Library and Museum
- Natural History Library (Iziko Museums)[8]
- Social History Library (Iziko Museums)[8]
- South African National Gallery Library (Iziko Museums)[8]
- South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Information Library[9]
See also[edit]
- History of libraries in South Africa
- Library and Information Association of South Africa
- List of archives
- List of museums in South Africa
- Molteno Regulations
- South African Library Week
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Legal Deposit Libraries". South African Government. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ Vaal University of Technology
- ^ "Free State Libraries" (PDF).
- ^ "List of Public Libraries in North-West".
- ^ "Library". SAIAB. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "Niven Library".
- ^ "Special Collections".
- ^ a b c "Libraries | Iziko". iziko.org.za. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "SABC Media Libraries". SABC Media Libraries.
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