List of libraries in South Africa

This is a list of libraries in South Africa.

National Libraries in South Africa[edit]

Legal Deposit Libraries in South Africa[edit]

Adelaide Tambo Public Library^[1]
Constitutional Court Library^[1]
Msunduzi Municipal Library, Pietermaritzburg^[1]
National Library of South Africa [ Cape Town ]^[1]
National Library of South Africa [ Pretoria ]^[1]
Parliamentary Information Centre^[1]
RJR Masiea Public Library^[1]

Academic Libraries in South Africa[edit]

Rhodes University Library
University of Cape Town Libraries
University of Pretoria Library Services
University of Venda Library
University of the Western Cape Library Services
University of Johannesburg Library
North-West University Library Service
Sefako Makgotho Health Sciences Library
University of Fort Hare Libraries
University of South Africa (UNISA) Library
Walter Sisulu University Library
Phyllis Ntantala Collaborative Library - No 39 Church Street, East London
University of Zululand Library
University of Zululand Library ( Richards Bay Campus)
Vaal University of Technology Library
University of the Free State Library
University of Limpopo Libraries
University of Mpumalanga Library
University of KwaZulu-Natal Libraries
Mangosuthu University of Technology Library
Tshwane University of Technology Library
Durban University of Technology Library
Central University of Technology Library, Free State
Cape Peninsula University of Technology Libraries
Sol Plaatje University Library
Nelson Mandela University Library
University of the Witwatersrand (Wits ) Libraries
Vaal University of Technology Library^[2]
Majuba TVET Library

Library Consortia[edit]

Public Libraries[edit]

Public Libraries in the Western Cape[edit]

Meadowridge Library
Rondebosch Library
Strandfontein Library
Archbishop Desmond Tutu Library (Swellendam)
Adriaanse Public Library
Athlone Public Library
Avondale Public Library
Avontuur Public Library
Beaufort West Public Library
Belhar Public Library
Bellville Public Library
Bellville South Public Library
Bishop Lavis Public Library
Bloubergstrand Public Library
Bonteheuwel Public Library
Bothasig Public Library
Brackenfell Public Library
Bridgton Public Library
Bridgetown Public Library
Brooklyn Public Library
Browns Farm Public Library
Buisplaas Public Library, Mossel Bay
Camps Bay Public Library
Central Library Cape Town
CJ Langehoven Public Library
Claremont Public Library
Colin Eglin Sea Point Public Library
Crossroads Public Library
Delft Public Library
Delft South Public Library
Dunoon Public Library
Durbanville Public Library
Edgemead Public Library
Eerste River Public Library
Eikendal Public Library
Ellen Van Rensburg Public Library, Mossel Bay
Elsies River Public Library
Fair View Mini Library
Fisantekraal Public Library
Fish Hoek Public Library
Goodwood Public Library
Gordon's Bay Public Library
Gouritsmond Public Library
Grabouw Public Library
Grassy Park Public Library
Gugulethu Public Library
Hangberg Public Library
Hanover Park Public Library
Harare Public Library
Heidelberg Public Library
Heideveld Public Library
Hout Bay Public Library
Huguenot Square Public Library
Kensington Public Library
King Williams Town Library
Khayelitsha Public Library
Klapmuts Public Library
Kloof Street Public Library
Koeberg Public Library
Kommetjie Public Library
Kraaifontein Public Library
Kuils River Public Library
Manenberg Public Library
Observatory Public Library
PD Paulse Memorial Library
Tokai Public Library
Wynberg Public Library
Lentegeur Library
Mitchells Plain Town Centre Library
Philippi East Library
Rocklands Library
Tafelsig Library
Vanwyksdorp Library
Weltevreden Library
Westridge Library

Public Libraries in Gauteng[edit]

Alexandra 3rd Ave Library
Alexandra 8th Ave Library
Blackheath Library
Boskruin Library
Bosmont Public Library
Bramfischerville Library
Brixton Library
Bryanston Library
Davidsonville Library
Diepkloof Zone 1 Library
Diepkloof Zone 5 Library
Diepsloot Library
Dobsonville Library
Coronationville Public Library
Cosmo City Library
Eldorado Park Ext. 2 Library
Eldorado Park Ext. 5 Library
Emmarentia Public Library
Ennerdale Ext 1 Library
Ennerdale Ext 9 Library
Emndeni Library
Evaton Public Library
Glenanda Library
Florida Library
Halfway House Library
Hillbrow Library
Horizon View Library
Ivory Park Library
Ivory Park North Library
Jabavu Library
Johannesburg City Library
Killarney Library
Klipfontein View Library
Klipspruit Children's Library
Klipspruit West Library
Lenasia Ext. 3 Library
Lenasia South Library
Leratong Container Library
Linden Library
Linbro Park Library
Mayfair Library
Malvern Library
Meadowlands Library
Melville Public Library
Mofolo Library
Murray Park Library
Newlands Library
Noordgesig Library
Norscot Manor Library
Norwood Library
Olivedale Library
Orange Farm Library
Orange Grove Reference Library
Orlando East Public Library
Parkhurst Public Library
Parkview Library
Pennyville Container Library
Phiri Library
Pimville Library
Poortjie Library
Protea Glen Library
Rabie Ridge Library
Randburg library
Rhodes Park Library
Riverlea library
River Park Library
Rivonia Library
Roodepoort Library
Rosebank Public Library
Rosettenville Library
Sandringham Library
Sandton Public Library
Savoy Library
Sharpeville Library
Slovoville Library
South Hills Library
Southdale Library
Strubensvalley Library
Tshepisong Library
Tshiawelo Library
Vanderbijlpark Public Library
Vlakfontein Library
Weltevredenpark Library
Westbury Library
Wilro Park Library
Witpoortjie Library
Yeoville Library

Public Libraries in Eastern Cape[edit]

Public Libraries in KwaZulu Natal[edit]

Asherville Public Library

Ballito Public Library

Bergville Public Library

Bluff Public Library

Cato Crest Public Library

Chatsworth Public Library

Chesterville Public Library

Durban City Library
Dundee Public Library

Estcourt Public Library
Fairleigh Public Library

Gamalakhe Public Library

Grosvenor Public Library

Harding Public Library

Hopewell Public Library

ISithebe Public Modular Library

Kokstad Public Library

Kranskop Public Library

Kwamashu Public Library

Lamontville Public Library
Madadeni Public Libray

Mandeni Public Library

Margate Public Library

Montclair Public Library

Montclair Public Library

Musgrave Public Library

Ndulinde Public Library
Newcastle Public Library

New Germany Library

Newlands East Public Library

Newlands West Public Library

Nkandla public library

Nongoma Public Library

Ntuzuma Public Library
Osizweni Public Library

Port Shepstone Public Library

Richmond Public Library

Sparks Estate Public Library

Sundumbili Public Library

Umbilo Public Library

Umlazi Public Library

Wentworth Public Library

Public Libraries in Free State^[3][edit]

Adelaide Tambo Library
Albert Nzula Public Library
Allanridge Public Library
Arlington Public Library
Bainsvlei Public Library
Bakenpark Public Library
Bethlehem Public Library
Bethulie Public Library
Bloemfontein City Library
Borwa Public Library
Bohlokong Public Library
Boshof Public Library
Botshabelo Public Library
Bothaville Public Library
Brandfort Public Library
Brentpark Public Library
Bronville Public Library
B P Leinaeng
Bultfontein Public library
Clarens Public Library
Clocolan Public Library
Cornelia Public Library
Dealesville Public Library
Deneysville Public Library
Dewetsdorp Public Library
Diqhobong School/Community Library
Ditlhake Public Library
Edenburg Public Library
Edenville Public Library
Excelsior Public Library
Ezenzeleni Public Library
Fateng-tse-Ntsho Public Library
Fauna Primary School/Community
Fauresmith Public Library
Fichadtpark Public Library
Ficksburg Public Library
Frankfort Public Library
Fouriesburg Public Library
Gariepdam Public Library
Harrismith Public Libray
Heilbron Public Library
Hennenman Public Library
Hertzogville Public library
Hlohlolwane Public Library
Hoopstad Public Library
Hydro Parh Public Library
Ithuteng Public Library
Intabazwe Public Library
Itumeleng Public Library
Jacobsdal Public Library
Jagersfontein Public Library
Kestell Public Library
Kgotsong public Library
Koffiefontein Public Library
Koppies Public Library
Kroonstad Public Library
Kutlwanong Public Library
Kwakwatsi Public Library
Ladybrand Public Library
Lephoi Public Library
Leratswana Public Library
Lindley Public Library
Lourier Park Community Library
Luckhoff Public Library
Mamafubedu Public Library
Mahlatswetsa Public Library
Majwemasweu Public Library
Makeleketla Public Library
Mangaung Public Library
Manyatseng Public Library
Marquard Public Library
Mashaeng Public Library
Masilo Public Library
Matlakeng Public Library
Matlwangtwang Public Library
Matwabeng Public Library
Mautse School/Community Library
Meloding Public Library
Memel Public Library
Meqheleng Public Library
Metsi-Matsho School/Community Library
Mmamahabane Public Library
Moemaneng Public Library
Mohato School/Community Library
Monyakeng Public Library
Morojaneng Public Library
Mosiua Lekota School/Community Library
Namahadi Public Library
Nkhobiso School/Community Library
Ntemoseng School/Community Library
Ntha Public Library
Nyakallong Public Library
Odendaalsrus Public Library
Oppermansgronde Public Library
Oranjeville Public Library
Parys Public Library
Petrus Steyn Public Library
Petrusburg Public Library
Petsana Public Library
Phahameng Public Library
Philippolis Public Library
Phiritona Public Library
Qalabotjha Public Library
Rammulotsi Public Library
Ratang Public Library
Reddersburg Public Library
Refengkgotso Public Library
Reitz Public Library
Riebeeckstad Public Library
RJR Masiea Public Library
Rosendal Public Library
Rouxville Public Library
Sandersville Public Library
Sasolburg Public Library
Sedibeng Public Library
Selosesha Public Library
Schonkenville Public Library
Smithfield Public Library
Soutpan Public Library
Springfield Public Library
Steynsrus Public Library
Thaba Patchoa Public Library
Thabong Public Library
Thabong 2 Public Library
Thembalihle Public Library
Theunissen Public Library
Thutong Public Library
Tikwana Public Library
Trevor Barlow Public Library
Trompsburg Public Library
Tshiame Public Library
Tsholo School/Community Library
Tswelopele Public Library
Tweeling Public Library
Van Stadensrus Public Library
Ventersdorp Public Library
Verkeerdevlei Public Library
Viljoenskroon Public Library
Villiers Public Library
Virginia Public Library
Vooruitsig Public Library
Vrede Public Library
Vredefort Public Library
Vredeshoop Public Library
Warden Public Library
Welkom Public Library
Wepener Public Library
Wesselsbron Public Library
Winburg Public Library
Yakhisizwe School/Community Library
Zamdela Public Library Public
Zastron Public Library

Public Libraries in Limpopo[edit]

Ba-Phalaborwa Public Library
Bela-Bela Public Library
Blouberg Municipality Library
Burgersfort Public Library
Drakensig Public Library
Ga-Phaahla Community Library
Gravelotte Public Library
Giyani Public Library
Hoedspruit Public Library
Kgapane Public Library
Mokopane Public Library
Seleteng Library
Senwabarwana Library
Rapotokwane Community Library
Saselamani Public Library
Tzaneen District Library
Thulamela Public library
Xihlovo Library
Marble-Hall Public Library
Lebowakgomo Library
Makhado Public Library
Mogwadi Library
Jane Furse Library
Letsitele Library
Polokwane Library
Moletji Library
Mankweng Library

Public Libraries in Northern Cape[edit]

Kakamas Public Library
De Aar Public Library
Garies Public Library
Alexanderbaai Library
Judy Scott Library
Barkly West Library
Bendell Library
Black Rock Library
Hotazel Library
Kimberley Library

Public Libraries in Mpumalanga[edit]

Amsterdam Library
Chrissiemeer Library
Klipfontein Library
Kriel Library
Lydenburg Library
Nelspruit Library
Ogies Library
Sabie Library
Secunda Library
Kabokweni Library
Msogwaba Library

Public Libraries in North-West^[4][edit]

Brits Public Library
Hartbeespoortdam Public Library
Oukasie Library
Mothotlung Library
Letlhabile Library
Jericho Library
Lethabong Library
Hebron Library
Kosmos Library
Damonsville Library
Rustenburg Public Library
Legkraal Library
Mphebatho Library
Phokeng Library
Tlokweng Library
Mogwase Library
Mabeskraal Library
Marikana Library
Reagile Library
Swartruggens Library
Coligny Public Library
Koster Public Library
Papi Ntjana Library
Amalia Library
Glaudina Library
Ipelegeng Library
Schwezer-Reneke
Kamogelo Dual Purpose Library
H C Bosman Library
Lehurutshe Library
Supingstad Library
Zeerust Library
Potchefstroom Library
Ipeleng Library
Ikageng Library
Promosa Library
Mohadin Library
Kanonnierspark Library
Matlwang Dual Purpose Library
Tshing Library
Ventersdorp Library
Touvlug Dual Purpose Library
Motaung Dual Purpose Library
Mogopa Dual Purpose Library
Lucas Modise Dual Purpose Library

School Libraries[edit]

Brettonwood High school Media Centre

Clairwood High School Library

Lawson Brown High School Library

Lamontville High School Library

Rossburgh High School Library

Parktown High School for Girls Library

Special Collection Libraries[edit]

Africana Library, Kimberley
Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
Brenthurst Library
Cory Library for Humanities Research
Documentation Centre for Music
Jacob Gitlin Library
Killie Campbell Africana Library
KwaZulu Natal Museum Special Library
Margaret Smith Library^[5]
Niven Library, Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, University of Cape Town^[6]
Old Merensky Library
University of Pretoria Special Collections
University of Cape Town Special Collections^[7]
Workers' Library and Museum
Natural History Library (Iziko Museums)^[8]
Social History Library (Iziko Museums)^[8]
South African National Gallery Library (Iziko Museums)^[8]
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Information Library^[9]

References[edit]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g "Legal Deposit Libraries". South African Government. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
^ Vaal University of Technology
^ "Free State Libraries" (PDF).
^ "List of Public Libraries in North-West".
^ "Library". SAIAB. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
^ "Niven Library".
^ "Special Collections".
^ ^a ^b ^c "Libraries | Iziko". iziko.org.za. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
^ "SABC Media Libraries". SABC Media Libraries.

https://www.sacr.fs.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Free-State-Libraries.pdf

https://journals.co.za/doi/full/10.7553/87-1-1810

[sagov-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g "Legal Deposit Libraries". South African Government. Retrieved 17 July 2020.

[2] Vaal University of Technology

[3] "Free State Libraries" (PDF).

[4] "List of Public Libraries in North-West".

[5] "Library". SAIAB. Retrieved 18 July 2020.

[6] "Niven Library".

[7] "Special Collections".

[:0-8] "Libraries | Iziko". iziko.org.za. Retrieved 19 May 2022.

[9] "SABC Media Libraries". SABC Media Libraries.

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