Weltevredenpark Public Library

Weltevredenpark Public Library
26°07′35″S 27°55′57″E / 26.12628°S 27.93245°E / -26.12628; 27.93245
Location1203 Fern Street, Weltevreden Park, Florida, Roodepoort, South Africa, South Africa
TypePublic library
Established13 March 1985
Other information
DirectorGwyneth Perry
Websitewww.cojelearning.org.za/librarie/weltevrendenpark-library/

The Weltevreden Park Public Library is located in Weltevredenpark, Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a 40 year old public library, that was established in 1985 and now serves a diverse suburban community. Apart from an extensive collection of books, Weltevreden Park Library also offers free Wi-Fi, Press Reader and the Overdrive platform. Programs and events include

  • Adult reading circle (first Tuesday morning the month)
  • Digital story times (every week via Facebook)
  • Children's story time sessions (Friday at 3pm)
  • A readathon (Grade 8 learners)
  • Off line coding with Tangible Africa

Then there is also special occasions such as an easter egg hunt, or a birthday celebration. The 40 your old library was celebrated in March, during National Library Week.