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| File:Library logo or image The Emmarentia Library is a public library situated in the middle of Emmarentia & Greenside, Johannesburg, South Africa.The library offers initiatives to keep children engaged during school holidays, showcasing various programs and activities. | |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Established | 1935 |
| Other information | |
| Director | Nobuntu Mpendulo |
| Website | https://www.cojelearning.org.za/ |
Overview
editThe Emmarentia Library is a public library located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It serves as a
- Educational Support: Library offer access to books, journals, and online resources that support formal education at all levels. Provide study spaces, tutoring programs, and resources for students.
- Community Engagement: The library host events, workshops, and programs that cater to various interests and age groups. These can include author talks, art exhibitions, reading clubs, and cultural events, fostering a sense of community.
History
editThe Emmarentia Library is a public library located in the suburb of Emmarentia[1], Johannesburg. While the library has an active presence on social media channels, the exact history, opening dates, and services are not specifically mentioned in the available resources. However, it was noted that Emmarentia, first established in 1886, is home to a famous dam and gardens.
The neighborhood also shares space with the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens[2], opened in 1969. Covering 81-hectares, the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens incorporate the Emmarentia Dam over a 7,5-hectare area.
Beyond these details on the surrounding environment, the library operates programs like Career Guidance, Coding, Robotics, storytime, Digital and Information Literacy and book review sessions, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing its community through education. Interested users can join the local library.
Collections and Services
editEmmarentia Public Library is the hub of education, giving residents access to books, magazines and audio-visual materials. Besides lending out material, the Library offer a wide-range of other services including literacy classes, storytelling sessions for youngsters, classroom support, gatherings for older residents and literary competitions. It is also a venues for lectures, exhibitions, and talks.
Programs and Events
edit- Information Literacy which include:
- Science Scuffle, this competition has an overall theme of promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Battle of the Books, is a reading and teamwork competition targeted at grade 6 students in Johannesburg, South Africa. The competition is designed to foster a love of reading and to test students' knowledge of the books they have read. Schools from various regions participate, and the competition reaches its peak in October or November.
Community Involvement
edit(if the library has strong community partnerships or initiatives)
Awards and Recognition
editAdd notable awards or recognition
References
edit- List of sources used to create the page
- ^ "Emmarentia". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Google Travel". www.google.co.za. Retrieved 2024-05-28.