Observatory library

Observatory library Observatory Library is a public library that serves the community and residents of Observatory.

The Observatory Public Library is a public library that serves the community and residents of Observatory. Here's what we offer:

- Book Loans: Community members can loan books.
- Access to Computers: The library provides access to computers.
- Newspapers and Other Resources: Patrons have access to newspapers and a variety of other resources.
- Photocopy Service: The library offers a photocopy

service.
- Study Space: There is a study space available for patrons.
- Drop-and-Collect Service: The library offers a drop-and-collect service.
- Educational and Fun Programmes: The library runs a range of educational and fun programmes.

Today, we celebrated World Read Aloud Day with the Pram Jammers!Tomorrow, we will continue enjoying reading aloud with K...
05/02/2025

Today, we celebrated World Read Aloud Day with the Pram Jammers!
Tomorrow, we will continue enjoying reading aloud with Kiddies College Preschool and with Mary Kihn on Friday.

Today's sewing workshop at Observatory Library was a total success! So many creative minds came together to learn and gr...
03/02/2025

Today's sewing workshop at Observatory Library was a total success! So many creative minds came together to learn and grow. A huge thank you to everyone who joined and enjoyed the workshop held by Elana from Pétor Creatives Youth Development.

30/01/2025
22/01/2025

Have you written and passed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) in the Western Cape in 2023 or 2024? 🎓

If you’re between 17 and 24 years old and a South African citizen, residing in the Western Cape then you can apply to our PAY
Programme: https://bit.ly/4amocp3

What's new for 2025?
10/01/2025

What's new for 2025?

Petor Creatives Youth Development is offering a free sewing and patternmaking workshop on February 3rd. Venue is Observa...
02/01/2025

Petor Creatives Youth Development is offering a free sewing and patternmaking workshop on February 3rd. Venue is Observatory Library. See contact details on their poster to book your spot.

27/12/2024

Festive reminder!
The Library will be closed on 28 December 2024.

Enjoy free and unlimited access with your library card to more than 5600 e-magazines via Libby! Available in 23 languag...
27/12/2024

Enjoy free and unlimited access with your library card to more than 5600 e-magazines via Libby! Available in 23 languages. Download the Libby app now.

Unleash your creativity with Observatory Library's Holiday Arts & Crafts Programme. Join us in the library, or take yo...
20/12/2024

Unleash your creativity with Observatory Library's Holiday Arts & Crafts Programme. Join us in the library, or take your premade Arts & Crafts package with you to complete at home.

19/12/2024

Yesterday we hosted the Friends Breakfast at the Library with entertainment provided by The OWLS. Well done ladies!

Thank you Honeybun Café and Deli for hosting our staff function this afternoon. The food was absolutely delicious.
17/12/2024

Thank you Honeybun Café and Deli for hosting our staff function this afternoon. The food was absolutely delicious.

17/12/2024

Hi All!
Observatory Library closes at 13:00 today for our staff function.
Thank you.

16/12/2024

Our Pram Jammers closed their story and rhyme time Wednesdays with a pirate themed party in Barrington Park. Thank you to all the parents, grandparents and nannies who supported our programme through the year; come rain or sunshine, they were there.
Thank you to Lulama (Kloof Street) who said her final goodbye to the Pram Jammers.
Thank you to Lindiwe, Woodstock Library, for assisting us on the day and thank you to Adelia, Pinelands Library, for making us the cake.
Thank you to the Friends of Observatory Library for always supporting our storytime programmes.
Finally, a grateful thank you and appreciation to the Obz Library staff for their resilience throughout this difficult, yet amazing year.

"I've reached my 600 minutes reading milestone and got my first prize!"
09/12/2024

"I've reached my 600 minutes reading milestone and got my first prize!"

Attention all library patrons aged 0 - 17 years...Get ready for Fine-Free Week! Return your overdue library materials b...
06/12/2024

Attention all library patrons aged 0 - 17 years...
Get ready for Fine-Free Week!

Return your overdue library materials between 16 - 21 December 2024 and any fines payable on those library items will be waived.

Obz' staff book discussion was a show-and-tell session on craft activities and packs planned for December/January. Paren...
04/12/2024

Obz' staff book discussion was a show-and-tell session on craft activities and packs planned for December/January. Parents and kids have the option to either take the packs home or do it at the Observatory library.

Address

83 Station Road
Cape Town
7925

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 14:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

Telephone

0214479017

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Yesterday we hosted the Friends Breakfast at the Library with entertainment provided by The OWLS. Well done ladies! #observatorylibrary #ctlibrariesexpandyourworld #friendsofobzlibrary

Pram Jam End of Year 2024 Party
Pram Jam End of Year 2024 Party

Our Pram Jammers closed their story and rhyme time Wednesdays with a pirate themed party in Barrington Park. Thank you to all the parents, grandparents and nannies who supported our programme through the year; come rain or sunshine, they were there. Thank you to Lulama (Kloof Street) who said her final goodbye to the Pram Jammers. Thank you to Lindiwe, Woodstock Library, for assisting us on the day and thank you to Adelia, Pinelands Library, for making us the cake. Thank you to the Friends of Observatory Library for always supporting our storytime programmes. Finally, a grateful thank you and appreciation to the Obz Library staff for their resilience throughout this difficult, yet amazing year. #observatorylibrary #PramJam #storytime #ctlibrariesexpandyourworld

Little snippets of Observatory Library and Friends at Streetopia. Thank you!...to the Friends for their wonderful support, and a special thank you to the library staff. #observatorylibrary #ctlibrariesexpandyourworld #streetopia #observatory

Library Visit - Observatory Library and Mary Kihn School
Library Visit - Observatory Library and Mary Kihn School

🌟 Fun-filled morning with our young friends from Mary Kihn School at Observatory Library! 📚✨ Our young explorers had a blast with storytime, got creative with craft activities making paper dancing men, and enjoyed some quality reading time. Moments like these make learning magical! 📖💫 #LibraryLove #LearningIsFun #CraftyKids #StorytimeMagic #ObservatoryLibrary #ctlibrariesexpandyourworld

We welcome our new Librarian Jacqueline Rossouw! Below is a small taste of her storytime programme with our Pram Jammers every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11 am. Rhyme time assisted by Brenda. #observatorylibrary #storytime #PramJam #ctlibrariesexpandyourworld

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Dawn Smith, Unetta Petersen

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Dawn Smith, Unetta Petersen

1000 Stores Before School Reading Campaign
1000 Stores Before School Reading Campaign

Join our 1000 Stories Before School Reading Campaign! #1000sbs #1000storiesbeforeschool #libee #observatorylibrary #ilovereading

"Reading Together" parent-child book club! Meet once a month on a Saturday morning from 10 - 11 am.

Do you want to join the Library Senior Club? They meet every Tuesday from 2:30 - 4pm.

Nelson Mandela Day!
Nelson Mandela Day!

Hi Obz Community! We had a successful Street Store this morning. Thank you to everyone who contributed clothes, shoes and books. Thank you especially to the Obz Library Friends for the hot beverage and to the Obz Library staff (including Luvo, our security guard) for ensuring this event happened safely and successfully. #streetstore #NelsonMandelaDay #Observatory #observatorylibrary #ctlibrariesexpandyourworld

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