Libraries

Linden Librarian’s Super Idea for Greener Libraries 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025 295 0

A Linden Librarian’s exciting vision make public libraries greener and more beneficial to communities has earned her international recognition.   Linden, South Africa (28 May 2025) — A Linden Librarian’s…

Johannesburg City Library Begins Reopening After Lengthy Hiatus!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 24, 2025 176 0

Following an extended 5-year hiatus, the Johannesburg City Library is finally turning to its comeback chapter! The library has begun reopening at long last, cracking its doors open for the…

Get Back into the Library’s Good Books With Fine Free Week

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 17, 2025 137 0

If you’ve been sitting with a book (or a few) from the library for far too long and have been avoiding facing the music of a late return, this is…

Seven Friends Plan Cycle Trip from Soweto to Kimberley to Raise Money for Libraries

by Ihsaan Haffejee@Groundup_newsMarch 14, 2025March 13, 2025 116 0

Cyclists plan to cover 600km to raise R100,000 for two local school libraries.   Soweto, South Africa (14 March 2025) — Soweto-based entrepreneur Mpumelelo Mtintso and six friends are planning…

Rural Community of Bereaville Welcome New Library!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 31, 2024October 31, 2024 235 0

The rural community of Bereaville have welcomed a new library of their own—a place positioned to be one of hope and multi-faceted opportunities for people of all ages that’s offering…

Florida Welcomes ‘Mini Blind Library’; Turns a Page on Accessibility!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024 179 0

A new addition to Florida Library has helped turn a positive page on literacy accessibility in Johannesburg thanks to its new ‘Mini Blind Library’! Florida, South Africa (10 September 2024)…

Strand Library Celebrates a Monumental Chapter: 120 Years!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguy September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 1,256 0

Strand Library is finally old enough to sit at the ‘grown-ups table’ of Cape Town’s oldest libraries after it celebrated its 120th birthday!   Strand, South Africa (02 September 2024)—Librarians…

Little Duckling Knitting Club Celebrates Its First Birthday

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024 332 0

The Little Duckling Knitting Club has celebrated its very first birthday and a year of special Saturdays at the Durbanville Library!   Durbanville, South Africa (03 June 2024) — Every…

The City of Johannesburg Has Committed to Reopening The Joburg Library

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024 630 0

After being closed for ages, there is real hope of the Joburg Library Opening once again!   Johannesburg, South Africa (24 May 2024) — It‘s been a long wait for…

Ivory Park Library Helps Unemployed Youth Dive into the Digital World

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 10, 2024May 10, 2024 321 0

Digital literacy development programmes are helping young unemployed people in Johannesburg, with Ivory Park Library lighting up with hope:   Johannesburg, South Africa (10 May 2024) — Libraries in Johannesburg…