List of libraries in South Africa

This is a list of libraries in South Africa.

National Libraries in South Africa

National Library of South Africa[Pretoria Campus]
South African Library for the Blind
SAAO Library

Legal Deposit Libraries in South Africa

Adelaide Tambo Public Library^[1]
Constitutional Court Library^[1]
Msunduzi Municipal Library, Pietermaritzburg^[1]
National Library of South Africa [ Cape Town ]^[1]
National Library of South Africa [ Pretoria ]^[1]
Parliamentary Information Centre^[1]
RJR Masiea Public Library^[1]

Academic Libraries in South Africa

Rhodes University Library
University of Cape Town Libraries
University of Pretoria Library Services
University of Venda Library
University of the Western Cape Library Services
University of Johannesburg Library
North-West University Library Service
Sefako Makgotho Health Sciences Library
University of Fort Hare Libraries
University of South Africa (UNISA) Library
Walter Sisulu University Library
Phyllis Ntantala Collaborative Library - No 39 Church Street, East London
University of Zululand Library
University of Zululand Library ( Richards Bay Campus)
Vaal University of Technology Library
University of the Free State Library
University of Limpopo Libraries
University of Mpumalanga Library
University of KwaZulu-Natal Libraries
Mangosuthu University of Technology Library
Tshwane University of Technology Library
Durban University of Technology Library
Central University of Technology Library, Free State
Cape Peninsula University of Technology Libraries
Sol Plaatje University Library
Nelson Mandela University Library
University of the Witwatersrand (Wits ) Libraries
Vaal University of Technology Library^[2]
Majuba TVET Library

Library Consortia

Public Libraries

Public Libraries in the Western Cape

Adriaanse Public Library
Archbishop Desmond Tutu Library (Swellendam)
Athlone Public Library
Avondale Public Library
Avontuur Public Library
Beaufort West Public Library
Belhar Public Library
Bellville Public Library
Bellville South Public Library
Bergendal Satellite Library
Bishop Lavis Public Library
Bloubergstrand Public Library
Bonteheuwel Public Library
Bothasig Public Library
Brackenfell Public Library
Bridgton Public Library
Bridgetown Public Library
Brooklyn Public Library
Browns Farm Public Library
Buisplaas Public Library, Mossel Bay
Camps Bay Public Library
Central Library Cape Town
CJ Langehoven Public Library
Claremont Public Library
Colin Eglin Sea Point Public Library
Crossroads Public Library
Delft Public Library
Delft South Public Library
Dunoon Public Library
Durbanville Public Library
Edgemead Public Library
Eerste River Public Library
Eikendal Public Library
Ellen Van Rensburg Public Library, Mossel Bay
Elsies River Public Library
Fair View Mini Library
Fisantekraal Public Library
Fish Hoek Public Library
Goodwood Public Library
Gordon's Bay Public Library
Gouritsmond Public Library
Grabouw Public Library
Grassy Park Public Library
Gugulethu Public Library
Hangberg Public Library
Hanover Park Public Library
Harare Public Library
Heidelberg Public Library
Heideveld Public Library
Hout Bay Public Library
Huguenot Square Public Library
Kensington Public Library
King Williams Town Library
Khayelitsha Public Library
Klapmuts Public Library
Kloof Street Public Library
Koeberg Public Library
Kommetjie Public Library
Kraaifontein Public Library
Kuils River Public Library
Kulani Public Library
Kuyasa Public Library
Langa Public Library
Lansdowne Public Library
Lentegeur Library
Manenberg Public Library
Meadowridge Library
Mitchells Plain Town Centre Library
Muizenberg Public Library
Observatory Public Library
PD Paulse Memorial Library
Philippi East Library
Rocklands Library
Rondebosch Library
Strandfontein Library
Tafelsig Library
Tokai Public Library
Vanwyksdorp Library
Weltevreden Library
Westridge Library
Wynberg Public Library

Public Libraries in Gauteng

Akasia Library
Alberton Library
Alexandra 3rd Ave Library
Alexandra 8th Ave Library
Alkantrant Library
Atteridgeville Library
Bajabulile Library
Bakerton Library
Brakpan Library
Benoni Library
Bedfordvoew Library
Birchleigh Library
Bibliographic services
Blackheath Library
Bodibeng Library
Boksburg Library
Boskruin Library
Bosmont Public Library
Bonaero Park Libary
Bramfischerville Library
Birchleigh Library
Brixton Library
Brooklyn Library
Bryanston Library
Centurion Library
Cullinan Library
Corronationville Library
Cosmo City Library
Dalene Laing Library
Danville Library
Davidsonville Library
Diepkloof Zone 1 Library
Diepkloof Zone 5 Library
Diepsloot Library
Dinwiddie Library
Dreizik Library
Dobsonville Library
Duduza Library
Dunnottar Library
Coronationville Public Library
Cosmo City Library
East Lynne Library
East : Regional Office Library
Edenvale Library
Edenpark Library
Eersterus Library
Eldorado Park Ext. 2 Library
Eldorado Park Ext. 5 Library
Eldoraigne Library
Elsburg Library
Emmarentia Public Library
Emndeni Library
Ennerdale Ext 1 Library
Ennerdale Ext 9 Library
Erasmia Library
Es'kia Mphahlele Library
Evaton Public Library
Freedom Park Library
Ga-Rankuwa Library
Gatang Library
Geluksdal Library
Germiston Library
Glenanda Library
Glenstatia Library
Florida Library
Halala Library
Halfway House Library
Hammanskraal Library
Hercules Library
Hillbrow Library
Horizon View Library
HP Mokoka Library
Irene Library
Isaac Mokoena Library
Ivory Park Library
Ivory Park North Library
Jabavu Library
JCL African Studies
JCL Art Gallery
JCL Children's Book Collection
JCL Multimedia Library
Johannesburg City Library
Johannesburg Art Gallery
Johannesburg Museum Africa
JHB Hector Peterson Library
JCL Performing Arts
Jotello F Soga Library
Katlehong Library
Kempton Park Library
Killarney Library
Klipfontein View Library
Klipspruit Children's Library
Klipspruit West Library
Kopanong Library
Langaville Library
Lawrence Bongani Sibanyoni Library (Kingsway)
Laudium Library
Lehae Libray
Lenasia Ext. 3 Library
Lenasia South Library
Leratong Container Library
Leondale Library
Linbro Park Library
Linden Library
Lytellton Library
Mabopane Library
Mahlasedi Masana Library
Malvern Library
Mamelodi West Library
Mayfair Library
Mayville Library
Meadowlands Library
Melville Public Library
Mofolo Library
Moot Library
Motubatse Library
Mountain View Library
Mpho Rahab Molepo Library (Tsakani II)
Murray Park Library
Nellmapius Library
Newlands Library
NORTH Regional Office
Noordgesig Library
Norscot Manor Library
Norwood Library
Nigel LIbrary
Olivedale Library
Olifantsfontein Library
Olivenhoutbosch Library
Onverwacht Librar
Orange Farm Library
Orange Grove Reference Library
Orlando East Public Library
Palm Ridge Libarry
Phomolong Library
Prison JHB Maximum
Protea Glen Library
Overkruin Library
Parkhurst Public Library
Parkview Library
Pennyville Container Library
Phiri Library
Pierre van Ryneveld Library
Pimville Library
Poortjie Library
Pretoria North Library
Primrose Library
Prison Leeukop Medium B Library
Protea North Library
Protea Glen Library
Rabie Ridge Library
Randburg library
Refilwe Library
Reiger Park Library
Rev JM Buthane Library
Rhodes Park Library
Riverlea library
River Park Library
Rivonia Library
R Mphephu Library
Roodepoort Library
Rooihuiskraal Library
Rosebank Public Library
Rosettenville Library
Sandringham Library
Sandton Public Library
Sandown Library
Satelitte Services Libraries
SAT Bram Fischerville
SAT Chris Hani Hos
SAT Alexan Kopano
SAT Leratong
SAT Slovoville
Saulsville Library
Sandringham Libray
Savoy Library
Sharpeville Library
Silverton Library
Slovoville Library
Soshanguve Library
Soncini-Watville Library
Southdale Library
South Hills Library
Stanza Bopape Library
Steve Bikoville Library
Strubensvalley Library
Suurman Library
Temba Library
Thembisa West Library
Tsakane Library
Tshepisong Library
Tshiawelo Library
Valhalla Library
Vanderbijlpark Public Library
Vlakfontein Library
VT Sefora Library
Vosloorus Library ( Closed for refurbishment)
Waverley Library
Weltevredenpark Library
Westbury Library
West Park Library
Wilro Park Library
Winnie Mandela Library
Winterveld Library
Witpoortjie Library
Yeoville Library
Zonkizizwe Library

Public Libraries in Eastern Cape

Adendorp Library
Aeroville Library
Alexandria Library
Algoa Park Library
Alice Public Library
Aliwal North Library
Allanridge Library
Ashley Wyngaart Library
Askeaton Public Library
Barkly East Public Library
Barrington Mndi Library
Bathurst Library
Bedford Library
Beaconbay Library
Berlin Library
Bezuidenhout Library
Bolotwa (Modular) Library
Booysen Park Library
Buffalo Flats Library
Burgersdorp Public Library
Bushmans Library
Butterworth Library
Cala Public Library
Cathcart Library
Cedarville Library
Chatty Public Library
Chris Hani Library
Clarkebury (Modular) Library
Clarkbury Public Library
Clarkson Library
Cofimvaba Public Library
Colchester Public Library
Despatch Public Library
Dordrecht Public Library
Dr I. K. Mabindisa Library
Dr Ngciphe Library
Dudumeni Library
Duna Library
Dutyini (Modular) Library
Dutywa Public Library
East London Central Library
Elliot Public Library
Elliotdale Public Library
Elukhanyisweni Public Library
Elunyaweni Library
Engcobo Library
Enoch Mgijima Library
Eureka Public Library
Fingo Library
Flagstaff Library
Fort Beaufort Library
Gelvandale Library
Greenfields Library
Hamburg Public Library
Hankey North Library
Hankey South Library
Herschel Public Library
Hillside Public Library
Humansdorp Library
Indwe Public Library
Jamestown Public Library
Jeffreys Bay Library
Kei Mouth Public Library
Kei Road Public Library
Kidds Beach Library
King Williams Town Library
Komga Public Library
Kruisfontein Library
Kubengu Public Library
Kuyga Public Library
Kwadwesi Public Library
Kwamagxaki Public Library
Kwanobuhle Public Library
Kwanonzame Public Library
Kwantshunqe Public Library
Kwazakhele Public Library
Lady Grey Public Library
Langenhoven Public Library
Lower Mbhangcolo Library
Mabhobho Public Library
Maclear Public Library
Maluti Public Library
Manzana Schoollibrary
Martin Luther Public Library
Masizame Public Library
Matatiele Public Library
Mbizana Public Library
Mbuyiseli Nkosinkulu Library
Mcewula Public Library
Mdantsane Public Library
Mgwali Public Library
Michausdal Public Library
Midros Public Library
Mlungisi Public Library
Molteno Public Library
Mount Ayliff Public Library
Mount Flecther Public Library
Mlungisi Public Library
Msukeni Public Library
Mvenyane Public Library
Mzamomhle Publicity Library
Newtown Public Library
Ngwekazi Public Library
Nomaka Mbeki High School Library
Nqabara Public Library
Ntabankulu Public Library
Orange Grove Library
Patensie Library
Peddie Public Library
Rossouw Public Library
Queenstown Public Library
Sewendelaan Library
Schornville Library
Seymour Public Library
Sobantu Public Library
Sterkspruit Public Library
Steynsburg Public Library
Stormsriver Public River
Stutterheim Public Library
Tarkastad Public Library
Thornham Public Library
Thornhill Library
Tony Mgweje Public Library
Tsembeyi Public Library
Tsitsana Public Library
Tsitsikamma Public Library
Venterstad Public Library
Vincent Library
Ukhanyiso Library
W. M. Tsotsi Public Library
West Bank Library
Weston Library
Whittlesea Public Library
Willowvale Public Library

Public Libraries in KwaZulu Natal

Adams Mission Public Library
Albersville library
Austerville library
Asherville Public Library
Amanzimtoti Public Library
Athlone Park Public Library

Ballito Public Library
Beach Library

Bergville Public Library

Bluff Public Library
Bayview Library
Caneside Library
Canelands Public Library

Cato Crest Public Library
Cato Ridge Library
Central Lending Library

Chatsworth Public Library

Chesterville Public Library
Chesterville Ext Public Library
Cragieburn Library
Croftdene Public Library
Dassenhoek Public Library
Departmental Libraries
Donny Dalton Modular Library^[3]
Dukuduku Library^[3]
Durban City Library
Durban North
Dundee Public Library

Estcourt Public Library
Fairleigh Public Library
Firwood Road Library

Gamalakhe Public Library
Galleria Mall Library
Glenashley Public Library

Grosvenor Public Library

Harding Public Library
Havenside
Hibberdene Public library
Hillary Public Library

Hopewell Public Library
Housebound Services Library

Isithebe Public Modular Library^[3]
Izingolweni library

Kokstad Public Library
Kingsburgh Public Library

Kranskop Public Library
Klaarwater Public Library
KwaMakhutha Public Library
Kwakhetha Modular Library^[3]
Kwamashu Public Library
Kwankosi Khumalo Modular Library^[3]
Kwanzimakwe Modular Library^[3]
Lamontville Public Library
La Lucia Public Library
Madadeni Public Libray

Mandeni Public Library
Marburg library

Margate Public Library

Montclair Public Library
Mfekayo Modular Library^[3]
Mpembeni Modular Library^[3]
Montclair Public Library

Musgrave Public Library

Ndulinde Public Library
Newcastle Public Library
Nibela Modular Library^[3]
New Germany Library

Newlands East Public Library

Newlands West Public Library

Ntuzuma Public Library
Ntunjambili Modular Library^[3]
Nkandla public library
NKungumathe Public library

Nongoma Public Library
Ndwedwe Public Library
Ntuzuma Public Library
Osizweni Public Library
Port Edward library

Port Shepstone Public Library
Qhudeni public Library

Richmond Public Library
Sazi Nelson library
Shastri Park Library
Shayamoya library

Sparks Estate Public Library

Sundumbili Public Library
Southport library
Stanmore Public Library
Stonebridge Public Library
Sterkstroom Public Library
Tanga School Library
Tsomo Public Library
Ugie Public Library

Umbilo Public Library
Umbumbulu Public Library
Umdloti Beach Public Library

Umlazi Public Library
Umlazi AA Public Library
Umnini Public Library
Umhlanga Public Library
Umtentweni library
Umkomaas Public library
Uvongo library
Venterstad Public Library
Verulam Public Library

Wentworth Public Library

Public Libraries in Free State^[4]

Adelaide Tambo Library
Albert Nzula Public Library
Allanridge Public Library
Arlington Public Library
Bainsvlei Public Library
Bakenpark Public Library
Bethlehem Public Library
Bethulie Public Library
Bloemfontein City Library
Borwa Public Library
Bohlokong Public Library
Boshof Public Library
Botshabelo Public Library
Bothaville Public Library
Brandfort Public Library
Brentpark Public Library
Bronville Public Library
B P Leinaeng
Bultfontein Public library
Clarens Public Library
Clocolan Public Library
Cornelia Public Library
Dealesville Public Library
Deneysville Public Library
Dewetsdorp Public Library
Diqhobong School/Community Library
Ditlhake Public Library
Edenburg Public Library
Edenville Public Library
Excelsior Public Library
Ezenzeleni Public Library
Fateng-tse-Ntsho Public Library
Fauna Primary School/Community
Fauresmith Public Library
Fichadtpark Public Library
Ficksburg Public Library
Frankfort Public Library
Fouriesburg Public Library
Gariepdam Public Library
Harrismith Public Libray
Heilbron Public Library
Hennenman Public Library
Hertzogville Public library
Hlohlolwane Public Library
Hoopstad Public Library
Hydro Parh Public Library
Ithuteng Public Library
Intabazwe Public Library
Itumeleng Public Library
Jacobsdal Public Library
Jagersfontein Public Library
Kestell Public Library
Kgotsong public Library
Koffiefontein Public Library
Koppies Public Library
Kroonstad Public Library
Kutlwanong Public Library
Kwakwatsi Public Library
Ladybrand Public Library
Lephoi Public Library
Leratswana Public Library
Lindley Public Library
Lourier Park Community Library
Luckhoff Public Library
Mamafubedu Public Library
Mahlatswetsa Public Library
Majwemasweu Public Library
Makeleketla Public Library
Mangaung Public Library
Manyatseng Public Library
Marquard Public Library
Mashaeng Public Library
Masilo Public Library
Matlakeng Public Library
Matlwangtwang Public Library
Matwabeng Public Library
Mautse School/Community Library
Meloding Public Library
Memel Public Library
Meqheleng Public Library
Metsi-Matsho School/Community Library
Mmamahabane Public Library
Moemaneng Public Library
Mohato School/Community Library
Monyakeng Public Library
Morojaneng Public Library
Mosiua Lekota School/Community Library
Namahadi Public Library
Nkhobiso School/Community Library
Ntemoseng School/Community Library
Ntha Public Library
Nyakallong Public Library
Odendaalsrus Public Library
Oppermansgronde Public Library
Oranjeville Public Library
Parys Public Library
Petrus Steyn Public Library
Petrusburg Public Library
Petsana Public Library
Phahameng Public Library
Philippolis Public Library
Phiritona Public Library
Qalabotjha Public Library
Rammulotsi Public Library
Ratang Public Library
Reddersburg Public Library
Refengkgotso Public Library
Reitz Public Library
Riebeeckstad Public Library
RJR Masiea Public Library
Rosendal Public Library
Rouxville Public Library
Sandersville Public Library
Sasolburg Public Library
Sedibeng Public Library
Selosesha Public Library
Schonkenville Public Library
Smithfield Public Library
Soutpan Public Library
Springfield Public Library
Steynsrus Public Library
Thaba Patchoa Public Library
Thabong Public Library
Thabong 2 Public Library
Thembalihle Public Library
Theunissen Public Library
Thutong Public Library
Tikwana Public Library
Trevor Barlow Public Library
Trompsburg Public Library
Tshiame Public Library
Tsholo School/Community Library
Tswelopele Public Library
Tweeling Public Library
Van Stadensrus Public Library
Ventersdorp Public Library
Verkeerdevlei Public Library
Viljoenskroon Public Library
Villiers Public Library
Virginia Public Library
Vooruitsig Public Library
Vrede Public Library
Vredefort Public Library
Vredeshoop Public Library
Warden Public Library
Welkom Public Library
Wepener Public Library
Wesselsbron Public Library
Winburg Public Library
Yakhisizwe School/Community Library
Zamdela Public Library Public
Zastron Public Library

Public Libraries in Limpopo

Aganang Municipal Library
Alldays Public Library
Ba-Phalaborwa Public Library
Babirwa Public Library
Bakgoma Library
Bela-Bela Public Library (Main branch)
Bela-Bela Public Library
Blouberg Municipality Library
Burgersfort Public Library
Capricorn District Library
Drakensig Public Library
Fetakgomo Library
Ga-Phaahla Community Library
Giyani Public Library
Gravelotte Public Library
Haenertsburg Public Library
Hoedspruit Public Library
Jane Furse Library
Kgapane Public Library
Leboneng Library
Lebowakgomo Library
Lephalale Public Library
Letsitele Library
Makhado Public Library
Makhuva MPCC library
Mankweng Public Library
Mapodile Library
Marapong Library
Marble-Hall Public Library
Maruleng library
Metz Library
Modimolle Public Library
Modjadjieskloof Library
Mogwadi Library
Mokopane Public Library
Moletji Library
Polokwane Library
Seleteng Library
Senwabarwana Library
Rapotokwane Community Library
Saselamani Public Library
Thulamela Public library
Tzaneen District Library
Xihlovo Library

Public Libraries in Northern Cape

Calvinia Public Library
Kakamas Public Library
De Aar Public Library
Garies Public Library
Alexanderbaai Library
Judy Scott Library
Barkly West Library
Bendell Library
Black Rock Library
Hotazel Library
Kimberley Library
Galeshewe Library
Hadison Park Library
Judy Scott Library
Ritchie Library
Spruitview Library
Paballelo Library
Kenhardt Library
Forum Library
Keimoes Library
Kathu Library

Public Libraries in Mpumalanga

Amsterdam Library
Chrissiemeer Library
Klipfontein Library
Kriel Library
Lydenburg Library
Nelspruit Library
Ogies Library
Sabie Library
Secunda Library
Kabokweni Library
Msogwaba Library

Public Libraries in North-West^[5]

Brits Public Library
Hartbeespoortdam Public Library
Oukasie Library
Mothotlung Library
Letlhabile Library
Jericho Library
Lethabong Library
Hebron Library
Kosmos Library
Damonsville Library
Rustenburg Public Library
Legkraal Library
Mphebatho Library
Phokeng Library
Tlokweng Library
Mogwase Library
Mabeskraal Library
Marikana Library
Reagile Library
Swartruggens Library
Coligny Public Library
Koster Public Library
Papi Ntjana Library
Amalia Library
Glaudina Library
Ipelegeng Library
Schwezer-Reneke
Kamogelo Dual Purpose Library
H C Bosman Library
Lehurutshe Library
Supingstad Library
Zeerust Library
Potchefstroom Library
Ipeleng Library
Ikageng Library
Promosa Library
Mohadin Library
Kanonnierspark Library
Matlwang Dual Purpose Library
Tshing Library
Ventersdorp Library
Touvlug Dual Purpose Library
Motaung Dual Purpose Library
Mogopa Dual Purpose Library
Lucas Modise Dual Purpose Library

School Libraries

Brettonwood High school Media Centre

Clairwood High School Library

Lawson Brown High School Library

Lamontville High School Library

Rossburgh High School Library

Parktown High School for Girls Library

Westridge High School Library

Special Collection Libraries

Africana Library, Kimberley
Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
Brenthurst Library
Cory Library for Humanities Research
Documentation Centre for Music
Jacob Gitlin Library
Killie Campbell Africana Library
KwaZulu Natal Museum Special Library
Margaret Smith Library^[6]
Niven Library, Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, University of Cape Town^[7]
Old Merensky Library
University of Pretoria Special Collections
University of Cape Town Special Collections^[8]
Workers' Library and Museum
Natural History Library (Iziko Museums)^[3]
Social History Library (Iziko Museums)^[3]
South African National Gallery Library (Iziko Museums)^[3]
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Information Library^[9]

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^ Vaal University of Technology
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^ "List of Public Libraries in North-West".
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^ "Special Collections".
^ "SABC Media Libraries". SABC Media Libraries.

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[2] Vaal University of Technology

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[4] "Free State Libraries" (PDF).

[5] "List of Public Libraries in North-West".

[6] "Library". SAIAB. Retrieved 18 July 2020.

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[8] "Special Collections".

[9] "SABC Media Libraries". SABC Media Libraries.

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