Diepkloof Zone 5 Library
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Diepkloof Zone 5 Library is a public community library located in Diepkloof, Soweto, South Africa. It is located in Region D of the City of Johannesburg. It operates under the municipal library system managed by the City of Johannesburg Library and Information Services (CoJLIS), serving residents of Diepkloof and surrounding communities.
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| Location | Zone 5, Diepkloof, Soweto, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Type | Public library |
| Branch of | City of Johannesburg Library and Information Services |
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| Director | Nobuntu Mpendulo |
| Website | https://www.cojelearning.org.za/librarie/diepkloof-zone-5-library/ |
Historical and social context
The library serves the community of Diepkloof, a major township of Soweto,[1] which comprises several residential “zones” including Zone 5. Diepkloof was established in the apartheid era as part of the forced urban planning for Black residents,[2] with much of its housing originally constructed as small “matchbox” government houses.[3][4] Over time, many residents expanded or renovated their homes.
Public libraries such as Diepkloof Zone 5 Library play a crucial role in providing educational resources, fostering literacy, and offering a safe communal space for learning, homework support and cultural engagement.[5]
Services
Diepkloof Zone 5 Library serves a broad community that includes multiple Diepkloof zones (especially Zones 2–6), Diepkloof Extension, Ormonde, as well as several primary and secondary schools in the area.[6]
The library offers a variety of educational and community-oriented services:
- Storytimes for creches and early childhood centres. They are typically held during the last thursday of each month at 10:00.
- Monthly book supplies to early childhood centres.
- Homework assistance and study support for primary-school students.
- Information literacy training. Teaching users how to find and use information resources in the library and online.
Location
- Address: Erf 5244, Ben Naude Drive, Diepkloof Zone 5, Soweto.[7]
- Region: Region D (Greater Soweto) of the City of Johannesburg.
- Telephone: 011 985 8506.
Operating hours
- Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 17:00.
- Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: Closed