Metro partially opens libraries
Nevertheless, not all libraries and services can be opened immediately due to the lockdown Level 2 restrictions
The Ekurhuleni metro has announced it is partially reopening some of its libraries in Ekurhuleni, starting from today, September 16.
Due to the Covid-19 lockdown the City of Ekurhuleni was prompted to close its libraries at the end of March.
However, permission to reopen the facilities has now been granted by Nkosinathi Mthethwa, the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture.
Nevertheless, the metro spokesperson Themba Gadebe, stated that not all libraries and services can be opened immediately due to the lockdown Level 2 restrictions designed to minimise the risk of exposure to the virus.
The following services will open from September 16:
• Study facilities at libraries listed below:
Limited number of students allowed to adhere to social distancing.
Two slots per day, Monday to Friday: 9am-12 noon and 2pm to 4pm.
• Online research questions answered
• Virtual libraries
• Circulation services at identified libraries – Drop and collect.
Patrons can either phone or email the library to request books. Librarians will select the books and put them together. These can be collected at a specific arranged time. All the books returned will be put in quarantine for at least seven days.
Unfortunately, due to the logistics and exposure, no computer facilities can be used. Patrons can use their own devices in the study facility through Wi-Fi connectivity.
Contact Details
North
Library Telephone Number
Bedfordview: 011 999 0084/0083
Edenvale: 011 999 3068/71
Kempton Park: 011 999 3804/4445/3956
Phomolong: 011 999 4808/10
Olifantsfontein: 011 999 4878/9
Winnie Mandela: 011 999 4924/26
East
Brakpan: 011 999 7746/7748
Kingsway 011 999 5899/8810
Email: Mercia.sefalafala@ekurhuleni.gov.za
Jerry Moloi 011 999 7036/7030
H. P. Mokoka 011 999 6855
Daveyton 011 999 6867/7586
South
Alberton 011 999 2619; 011 999 2617; 011 999 2615; 011 999 2764; 011 999 2618
Brackenhurst 011 999 2610, 011 999 2613
Germiston 011 999 1737; 011 999 0644; 011 999 0522
Katlehong 011 999 1415; 011 999 1341; 011 999 1342
Leondale 011 999 0508; 011 999 1747; 011 865 3706
Reiger Park 011 999 5593; 011 999 5480
Vosloorus 011 999 6013; 011 999 5935; 011999 5934.
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