15-05-2025
Joburg libraries extend weekend hours to support students
Joburg Libraries will open until later on weekends to help students during exams. From Saturday, 17 May to Sunday, 22 June 2025, eleven selected libraries in the City of Johannesburg will have extended hours. This change gives students more time for studying and using library resources.
This extension gives students more time in a quiet, resource-rich environment. Libraries will now be open on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Sundays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This extra time is important as students prepare for their final exams.
The initiative provides libraries in several important areas of the city. In Diepsloot and Ivory Park, students can use youth and community libraries designed for local needs. In the west, libraries in Jabavu, Noordgesig, and Florida will be open on weekends under the new schedule.
Randburg and Sandton are two important areas in the north. Students in the south, like those in Lenasia and Orange Farm, also benefit from local access. Learners in the inner city can go to Yeoville or the central Johannesburg City Library near Beyers Naude Square for more study hours.
These libraries will be open for study and reference only. There will be no borrowing or recreational services available during the extended hours.
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