Durban — The eThekwini Municipality has advised the public that some of its libraries have been temporarily closed.
The municipality advised residents to use libraries closer to them. Alternatively, residents can use any eThekwini Municipal Library to borrow and return their books.
It said that the elderly who have difficulty reaching any of these libraries can contact Sikhumbuzo Nene on 031 311 2495 or email [email protected].
Arrangements for the delivery and collection of books to and from the elderly or disabled people's homes through Housebound Services will be made.
Here are the libraries that are temporarily closed and those that are closer that they can use:
Temporarily closed
Umbilo Library
Substitutes
Musgrave Library located at Glenwood village or PE Street Library, located at 70-72 Bhoola Centre, PE Street or Central Lending Library located at City Hall.
Temporarily closed
Windermere Library
Substitutes
Musgrave Library is located at Glenwood Village or PE Street Library located at 70-72 Bhoola Centre PE Street or Central Lending Library, located at City Hall.
Temporarily closed
Hillary Library
Substitutes
Malvern Library is located at Corner Coronation and Knightsway Road, Malvern.
Temporarily closed
Reservoir Hills
Substitutes
Westville Library is located at Westville Civic Centre, William Lester Drive, Westville and Westville North Library is located at 167 Rodger Sishi Road, Westville North.
Temporarily closed
uMhlanga
Substitutes
La Lucia Library is located at 1 Library Lane (Off Armstrong Avenue), La Lucia or Durban North Library is located at Kensington Square, Kensington Drive, Durban North.
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