Pimville Library has a diverse community raging from elderly people to young families with small children. The members cover the full spectrum of racial groupings and are generally income. There is a greater demand for leisure reading material then study and reference work, Although we do provide a service to children and students needing information and help with homework. A number of students make use of the library for study purposes. The Wi-Fi in the library is also attracting people to come and do their work in the library, such students, people who are working but on study leave etc.
Pimville Library
Great library
Hi Lesego
Thank you for your interest in our libraries and we are glad you enjoy your visits to your local branch.
Let us know if you have any ideas for new programmes that you would like us to introduce.
Regards
Jeff
Great library
Peace of mind , calmness, relaxation can be served in that library
Hi Lesego
We are happy that you enjoy visiting our libraries. Feel free to suggest the type of activities or programs you would like us to introduce.
Your elearning Librarian
I want to inquire if the library is open on Saturdays?
Hi SN Mavundla
Currently all our libraries do not open on Weekends and holidays
Elearning office
1st time visit in Pimville Library, I like the set up nice and quite but the toilets have no tissues and we are told that wifi is not working, when you ask regular people who come to library they say it’s always been like that when you ask about wifi… What is the point of coming to library if you won’t have internet connection, because some of us we come to do online assignments, sometime you have an online class that you need to attend and they all need internet connection
Dear Vuyiseka
Thank you for your enquiry.
Connectivity: We are aware of the challenges with connectivity. Currently the city’s MTC unit has started rolling out WIFI to more city areas and libraries and improving in areas that have issues. Soweto is one of the areas that have been hit by cable theft and other connectivity challenges that are beyond control of libraries. However we are hopeful that MTC will help resolve Pimville connectivity issue.
Tissues: we do distribute cleaning and facilities maintenance items like toilet detergents and tissues. We will enquire with the librarian in charge to find out if there are challenges. You can also communicate with the librarian directly if the issue of tissues is recurring.
Elearning Office
Good Day,
I am writing to inquire about your Library Programmes, and if there are any ways that community members can get involved. looking forward to your response
Hi Zuko
We have responded to your email with more info.
Elearning office
May I ask, why is internet for patrons as well as computers?
The Joburg Wifi is free for all library users , you can log on and use it on your phone or laptop. The library computers that are available, must be booked through the library staff at counter and they are also connected to the internet, unless it is down on that day
Thank you so much. The reason why I asked is because I searched on Google but the info that I got stated that it is for patrons only.
Thank you so much for your help, I now can prepare my study timetable for tomorrow.