New Kingsway library unveiled
Residents came together to witness the unveiling of the new Kingsway Library.
The library was officially handed over by the Gautheng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Faith Mazibuko and MMC for Community Service Clr Dora Mlamba on August 16.
The library has new books, computers and Wi-Fi with access to an electronic database of books.
It also has study areas, a children’s library and a reference section.
This library will serve as a community centre where artistic and cultural development programmes as well as activities can take place.
Gautheng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Faith Mazibuko said she was very happy to be opening these two libraries.
“I urge learners and all community members to take up membership of these libraries so they can access valuable information stored here,” said Mazibuko.
“I would also like to urge the community to take ownership of these libraries and protect them against vandalism for the future of our children.”
The department aims to inculcate a lifelong culture of reading and learning in Gauteng citizens, by giving them access to information, technological resources, awareness development, training programmes and activities.
Mazibuko added that residents should use the slogan: ‘Born to read’.
“Read for pleasure, read for fun and read to get information. When a library is open – no matter how big or small the size and shape – democracy is also opened,” she added.
Leondale Library was unveiled in Germiston on the same day.
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