City plans to re-open Berea’s libraries
Here's a list of libraries that are still open to the public:
THE spokesperson for the eThekwini Municipality, Msawakhe Mayisela said the City will re-open several libraries that were recently closed.
This was noted after libraries in Umbilo and Windermere shut their doors and left residents questioning where they would find books over the festive season.
Commenting on the library closures, Mayisela said, “The Umbilo and Windermere libraries leases expired on 30 November 2021. Plans are afoot to move the two libraries to council-owned properties. In the meantime, residents can make use of all other eThekwini Municipal libraries, except Reservoir Hills Library, which was burnt down during riots and Dassenhoek, which was damaged and looted.”
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The City has not indicated when the libraries will be opened. The following libraries are still open to the public:
Durban Central Public Library
Anton Lembede Street
Opening hours: 09:00 to 16:00
031 311 2401
Beach Library
21 Boscombe Place
Opening hours: 09:00 to 16:30
031 322 9674
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Musgrave Library
Glenwood Village Shopping Centre
Opening hours: 09:00 to 16:30
031 322 8702.
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