The City of Ekurhuleni celebrates National Library Week from March 16 to 23.
The celebration aims to support the national drive to promote literacy through the provision of library and information services.
As part of National Library Week celebrations, libraries throughout the City of Ekurhuleni will exempt all users with any long outstanding books from paying fines.
Boxes will be placed in libraries where users can place the outstanding books without being fined.
This year’s theme for Library Week is “Collaborate @ your library”.
The theme seeks to emphasise and promote the idea of working together at the city’s libraries, and to encourage libraries and communities to forge mutually beneficial relationships.
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“Libraries are so much more than just books, they reflect and serve communities according to their needs,” said Ekurhuleni’s MMC for Community Services, Clr Dora Mlambo.
Library Week celebrations will also recognise the vital role played by libraries in integrating users into the new world, characterised by the sharing of information.
This applies to all libraries and includes those based at schools, public libraries and academic libraries.
They offer vital resources to address community needs, and are places where the community gathers to interface on community issues.
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