Southdale Library is inside Southdale shopping centre it is a very busy library servicing largely the Muslim community. Southdale library is committed to promote literature by making sure that everyone has equal access to library materials and services. The suburbs reached by the library are Southdale, Robertsham, Turffontein, Booysens, Ormonde, Crown Gardens, Chrisville and Bellavista. The library holds special programmes four times a year during school holidays children are encouraged to attend. We have Science Scuffle, Battle of the Books, Story Skirmish, Storytimes, visits from the Zoo, SPCA, fire department and a police detective teaching children about safety.
Southdale Library
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I’m staying at Turfontein and an elderly wishing to attend basic computer lessons.My name is Mrs M.Zwane.Do you perhaps offer those lessons to erlderly.
Dear Mrs Zwane
We do offer Senior Citizens computer literacy classes in certain libraries but it is done through organized groups with a few sessions over a certain period, if there is an appetite for it. It is not a regular program that you can join anytime. Unfortunately South Dale library is still going through renovations. In region F South Hills Library is hosting a group of Seniors, but they will have to start a new group as it will be hard for your to join after they have done a few sessions.
Please speak to the Librarian in charge to ask when is the next group.
Good luck
Your elearning Librarian
Happy learning
I would like to visit the library to read amd study i want to know the requirements and times
HI Leendra
You can visit the library and use it for FREE between 9 and 5pm. To take books our you would need to apply for library membership, you can register for free online. Click on Membership from the website homepage (www.cojelearning.org.za), and fill in the Google form. Your membership numbers will be ready within 7 working days. You can use that membership number for E-books and audiobooks through the Libby app, and other online resources like digital newspapers and magazines, or online articles for research through our website. You can also use it at any of the 87 City of Johannesburg libraries for printed books. You can also visit any branch to use study areas.
Happy reading!!
Elearning Librarian
I would like to find out if the library is open ,on the internet it says that it’s temporary closed..and also if it’s open. Do yourl make copies and how do yourl charge?
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As a community residing in and around Ormonde, Booysens, Southdale, Winchester Hills, Crown Gardens, Ridgeway, Robertsham, West Turffontein, Mondeor, and the surrounding areas, we are deeply concerned about the continued closure of our local library. Our children rely on library facilities for research, studying, and exam preparation, yet they have been left without this essential resource for an extended period.
We were informed that the library was closed due to renovations; however, there is no visible evidence that any work is taking place. This raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and the urgency with which this matter is being handled.
It is particularly disheartening that neighbouring areas such as Lenasia and Eldorado Park have more than one functioning library, while our entire community has none. The only accessible library is Glenanda, which is far too small to accommodate the growing needs of all the surrounding suburbs.
We respectfully request immediate clarity on the status of the renovations and a clear timeline for when the library will reopen. Our children and community deserve access to proper educational resources, and the current situation is simply unacceptable.
Dear Dipuo
Please check your emails for a full response
Has the library been closed?
Yes the library is undergoing renovations after floods caused damage.
Has the library been permanently closed at Southdale?
HI Mabusi
We have forwarded your enquiry to the facilities office. We will email you their response as soon as they reply.
Elearning office
Can you give an estimate on when the linrary will be opened again, its been about 3 years since it closed.
Hi Melikhanya
We have forwarded your enquiry to the facilities office. We will email you their response as soon as they reply.
Elearning office