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Author Lauren O'Connor reads to pupils at St Mary's Primary School, in Cape Town,
LITERACY

Celebrating Word Read Aloud Day: Lauren O'Connor-May reads to St Mary's Primary School pupils

In celebration of Word Read Aloud Day, St Mary's Primary School pupils were captivated by Strandfontein author Lauren O'Connor-May during an engaging story time.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
1 min read
Bellville library has been temporarily closed following a cable theft that left the building without electricity, the City said.
CABLE THEFT

Bellville library closes after cable theft

Bellville Library has been temporarily closed following a cable theft that left the building without electricity, the City said.

  • Own Correspondent
1 min read
Dr Elizabeth Hoorn Petersen founder of The South African Faith and Family Institute (SAFFI).
SOUTH

MAD exhibition inspires healing

The South African Faith and Family Institute (SAFFI) recently launched its Men Affirming Dignity (MAD) mobile exhibition at the Cape Town Central Library, attracting a diverse…

  • Tara Isaacs
3 min read
Children between the ages of nine and 13 years can explore their storytelling talent and imagination through the City of Cape Town’s annual writing competition, which will be hosted by the City’s libraries. Winners will be announced at the Open Book Festival later this year.
WRITING

Young writers can showcase their talent in City's annual competition

Children aged 9-13 are invited to unleash their creativity in Cape Town's annual writing competition, hosted by the city's libraries. With a captivating theme and the chance to…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Central Library Assistant Librarian, Nicole Smith, with the book that has been the talk of the town during the most recent Fine Free Week
LIBRARY

Book returned 24 years late during Fine Free Week

Travelling lender finds book, due in 2001, among stored belongings.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read