To most Vredehoek Library is located at the corner of Gladiolus and Derry Street, and it was always recorded as such. Well, it’s finally decided that the Library’s address will just be known as 14 Derry Street, Vredehoek.
Many would look for Vredehoek Library at the corner and find a church, thus, thinking that the Library’s address is a typo mistake. Maybe this is also why people did not know there is a library in Vredehoek, seeing as it’s tucked behind a church.
Luckily most have found the Library and discovered that it’s a wonderful place to escape into a world of knowledge and fantasy.
So, pop on in and remember that the Library is at:
Vredehoek Library
14 Derry Street
Vredehoek
8001
And if you’re still lost phone us at (021) 462 3010.
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Become a Friend of Vredehoek Library!
Why become a Vredehoek Friend?
By becoming a Vredehoek Friend you can bring knowledge alive, spark imagination and create possibility for a vibrant and creative community.
Friends of the Library members and volunteers actively promote Library services and resources while sharing their love of books with the community. The Friends foster a positive relationship between the Library and the community, secure volunteers and raise funds to support the Library.
Annual membership of Vredehoek is R20 (determined annually).
What your R20 do for the Library!
- New books are bought for the library
- Stocks up the ‘Book Sale’ table
- Programmes are organised for the children
ACTIVITIES
Library Staff train Vredehoek Friends volunteering at the Library to do the following:
- Help with the process of new books for circulation, i.e. spine labels and covering.
- To repair loose pages in books and to reglue loose binding properly.
- To shelve according to the Dewey System and alphabetically
- Help with the process of donated materials, i.e. what material will be kept for use by the library and others to be sold.
Other activities Vredehoek Friends will organise with or for the library when needed
- Programmes for children and youth, especially during school holidays
- Exhibitions in the library
- Talks and book launches
- Literacy classes
- Partnerships with community groups
In addition to the membership fees received from members, the Friends also have fundraising activities/events
- Book and magazine sales
- Raffles
- Art exhibitions
- Craft markets
- Sale of refreshments
Vredehoek Library Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
For more information about joining Friends of the Vredehoek Library or their activities, email vredehoekfriends@yahoo.com, or call Vredehoek Library at 021 462 3010 or fax 021 465 2212. Or contact Chairperson Adelia Delmore at 021 931 8691 or fax 086 658 2632.
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