List of libraries in South Africa

This is a list of libraries in South Africa.

National Libraries in South Africa

• National Library of South Africa
• South African Library for the Blind
• SAAO Library

Legal Deposit Libraries in South Africa

• Adelaide Tambo Public Library
• Constitutional Court Library
• Msunduzi Municipal Library, Pietermaritzburg
• National Library of South Africa [ Cape Town ]
• National Library of South Africa [ Pretoria ]
• Parliamentary Information Centre
• RJR Masiea Public Library

Academic Libraries in South Africa

• Rhodes University Library
• University of Cape Town Libraries
• University of Pretoria Library Services
• University of Venda Library
• University of the Western Cape Library Services
• University of Johannesburg Library
• North-West University Library Service
• Sefako Makgotho Health Sciences Library
• University of Fort Hare Libraries
• University of South Africa (UNISA) Library
• Walter Sisulu University Library
• Phyllis Ntantala Collaborative Library - No 39 Church Street, East London
• University of Zululand Library
• University of Zululand Library ( Richards Bay Campus)
• Vaal University of Technology Library
• University of the Free State Library
• University of Limpopo Libraries
• University of Mpumalanga Library
• University of KwaZulu-Natal Libraries
• Mangosuthu University of Technology Library
• Tshwane University of Technology Library
• Durban University of Technology Library
• Central University of Technology Library, Free State
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology Libraries
• Sol Plaatje University Library
• Nelson Mandela University Library
• University of the Witwatersrand (Wits ) Libraries
• Vaal University of Technology Library
• Majuba TVET Library

Library Consortia

• South East Academic Libraries System
• South African National Library and Information Consortium (SANLIC)
• Committee of Higher Education Libraries of South Africa (CHELSA)

Public Libraries

Public Libraries in the Western Cape

• Meadowridge Library
• Rondebosch Library
• Strandfontein Library
• Archbishop Desmond Tutu Library (Swellendam)
• Adriaanse Public Library
• Athlone Public Library
• Avondale Public Library
• Avontuur Public Library
• Beaufort West Public Library
• Belhar Public Library
• Bellville Public Library
• Bellville South Public Library
• Bishop Lavis Public Library
• Bloubergstrand Public Library
• Bonteheuwel Public Library
• Bothasig Public Library
• Brackenfell Public Library
• Bridgton Public Library
• Bridgetown Public Library
• Brooklyn Public Library
• Browns Farm Public Library
• Buisplaas Public Library, Mossel Bay
• Camps Bay Public Library
• Central Library Cape Town
• CJ Langehoven Public Library
• Claremont Public Library
• Colin Eglin Sea Point Public Library
• Crossroads Public Library
• Delft Public Library
• Delft South Public Library
• Dunoon Public Library
• Durbanville Public Library
• Edgemead Public Library
• Eerste River Public Library
• Eikendal Public Library
• Ellen Van Rensburg Public Library, Mossel Bay
• Elsies River Public Library
• Fair View Mini Library
• Fisantekraal Public Library
• Fish Hoek Public Library
• Goodwood Public Library
• Gordon's Bay Public Library
• Gouritsmond Public Library
• Grabouw Public Library
• Grassy Park Public Library
• Gugulethu Public Library
• Hangberg Public Library
• Hanover Park Public Library
• Harare Public Library
• Heidelberg Public Library
• Heideveld Public Library
• Hout Bay Public Library
• Huguenot Square Public Library
• Kensington Public Library
• King Williams Town Library
• Khayelitsha Public Library
• Klapmuts Public Library
• Kloof Street Public Library
• Koeberg Public Library
• Kommetjie Public Library
• Kraaifontein Public Library
• Kuils River Public Library
• Manenberg Public Library
• Observatory Public Library
• PD Paulse Memorial Library
• Tokai Public Library
• Wynberg Public Library
• Lentegeur Library
• Mitchells Plain Town Centre Library
• Philippi East Library
• Rocklands Library
• Tafelsig Library
• Vanwyksdorp Library
• Weltevreden Library
• Westridge Library

Public Libraries in Gauteng

• Alexandra 3rd Ave Library
• Alexandra 8th Ave Library
• Akasia Library
• Alkantrant Library
• Atteridgeville Library
• Blackheath Library
• Bodibeng Library
• Boskruin Library
• Bosmont Public Library
• Bramfischerville Library
• Brixton Library
• Brooklyn Library
• Bryanston Library
• Centurion Library
• Cullinan Library
• Dalene Laing Library
• Danville Library
• Davidsonville Library
• Diepkloof Zone 1 Library
• Diepkloof Zone 5 Library
• Diepsloot Library
• Dobsonville Library
• Coronationville Public Library
• Cosmo City Library
• East Lynne Library
• Eersterus Library
• Eldorado Park Ext. 2 Library
• Eldorado Park Ext. 5 Library
• Eldoraigne Library
• Emmarentia Public Library
• Ennerdale Ext 1 Library
• Ennerdale Ext 9 Library
• Emndeni Library
• Erasmia Library
• Es'kia Mphahlele Library
• Evaton Public Library
• Ga-Rankuwa Library
• Glenanda Library
• Glenstatia Library
• Florida Library
• Halfway House Library
• Hammanskraal Libary
• Hercules Library
• Hillbrow Library
• Horizon View Library
• Irene Library
• Ivory Park Library
• Ivory Park North Library
• Jabavu Library
• Jotello F Soga Library
• Johannesburg City Library
• Killarney Library
• Klipfontein View Library
• Klipspruit Children's Library
• Klipspruit West Library
• Kopanong Libary
• Laudium Library
• Lenasia Ext. 3 Library
• Lenasia South Library
• Leratong Container Library
• Linden Library
• Linbro Park Library
• Mabopane Library
• Mamelodi West Library
• Mayfair Library
• Malvern Library
• Mayville Library
• Meadowlands Library
• Melville Public Library
• Mofolo Library
• Moot Library
• Motubatse Library
• Mountain View Library
• Murray Park Library
• Nellmapius Library
• Newlands Library
• Noordgesig Library
• Norscot Manor Library
• Norwood Library
• Olivedale Library
• Onverwacht Librar
• Orange Farm Library
• Orange Grove Reference Library
• Orlando East Public Library
• Parkhurst Public Library
• Parkview Library
• Pennyville Container Library
• Phiri Library
• Pierre van Ryneveld Library
• Pimville Library
• Poortjie Library
• Pretoria North Library
• Protea Glen Library
• Rabie Ridge Library
• Randburg library
• R Mphephu Library
• Refilwe Library
• Rev JM Buthane Library
• Rhodes Park Library
• Riverlea library
• River Park Library
• Rivonia Library
• Roodepoort Library
• Rooihuiskraal Library
• Rosebank Public Library
• Rosettenville Library
• Sandringham Library
• Sandton Public Library
• Saulsville Library
• Savoy Library
• Sharpeville Library
• Silverton Library
• Slovoville Library
• South Hills Library
• Southdale Library
• Soshanguve Library
• Stanza Bopape Library
• Steve Bikoville Library
• Strubensvalley Library
• Suurman Library
• Tshepisong Library
• Tshiawelo Library
• Vanderbijlpark Public Library
• Vlakfontein Library
• Waverley Library
• Weltevredenpark Library
• Westbury Library
• Wilro Park Library
• Witpoortjie Library
• Yeoville Library

Public Libraries in Eastern Cape

• Burgersdorp Public Library
• Martin Luther Public Library
• Venterstad Public Library
• Mzamomhle Publicity Library

Public Libraries in KwaZulu Natal

• Albersville library                         
• Asherville Public Library

• Ballito Public Library

• Bergville Public Library

• Bluff Public Library

• Cato Crest Public Library

• Chatsworth Public Library

• Chesterville Public Library

• Durban City Library
• Dundee Public Library

• Estcourt Public Library
• Fairleigh Public Library

• Gamalakhe Public Library

• Grosvenor Public Library

• Harding Public Library
• Hibberdene Public library                       

• Hopewell Public Library

• ISithebe Public Modular Library
• Izingolweni library                         

• Kokstad Public Library

• Kranskop Public Library

• Kwamashu Public Library

• Lamontville Public Library
• Madadeni Public Libray

• Mandeni Public Library
• Marburg library                             

• Margate Public Library

• Montclair Public Library

• Montclair Public Library

• Musgrave Public Library

• Ndulinde Public Library
• Newcastle Public Library

• New Germany Library

• Newlands East Public Library

• Newlands West Public Library

• Nkandla public library

• Nongoma Public Library

• Ntuzuma Public Library
• Osizweni Public Library
• Port Edward library                       

• Port Shepstone Public Library

• Richmond Public Library
• Sazi Nelson library 
•  Shayamoya library                      

• Sparks Estate Public Library

• Sundumbili Public Library
• Southport library                           

• Umbilo Public Library

• Umlazi Public Library
• Umtentweni library   
• Uvongo library                                               

• Wentworth Public Library

Public Libraries in Free State

• Adelaide Tambo Library
• Albert Nzula Public Library
• Allanridge Public Library
• Arlington Public Library
• Bainsvlei Public Library
• Bakenpark Public Library
• Bethlehem Public Library
• Bethulie Public Library
• Bloemfontein City Library
• Borwa Public Library
• Bohlokong Public Library
• Boshof Public Library
• Botshabelo Public Library
• Bothaville Public Library
• Brandfort Public Library
• Brentpark Public Library
• Bronville Public Library
• B P Leinaeng
• Bultfontein Public library
• Clarens Public Library
• Clocolan Public Library
• Cornelia Public Library
• Dealesville Public Library
• Deneysville Public Library
• Dewetsdorp Public Library
• Diqhobong School/Community Library
• Ditlhake Public Library
• Edenburg Public Library
• Edenville Public Library
• Excelsior Public Library
• Ezenzeleni Public Library
• Fateng-tse-Ntsho Public Library
• Fauna Primary School/Community
• Fauresmith Public Library
• Fichadtpark Public Library
• Ficksburg Public Library
• Frankfort Public Library
• Fouriesburg Public Library
• Gariepdam Public Library
• Harrismith Public Libray
• Heilbron Public Library
• Hennenman Public Library
• Hertzogville Public library
• Hlohlolwane Public Library
• Hoopstad Public Library
• Hydro Parh Public Library
• Ithuteng Public Library
• Intabazwe Public Library
• Itumeleng Public Library
• Jacobsdal Public Library
• Jagersfontein Public Library
• Kestell Public Library
• Kgotsong public Library
• Koffiefontein Public Library
• Koppies Public Library
• Kroonstad Public Library
• Kutlwanong Public Library
• Kwakwatsi Public Library
• Ladybrand Public Library
• Lephoi Public Library
• Leratswana Public Library
• Lindley Public Library
• Lourier Park Community Library
• Luckhoff Public Library
• Mamafubedu Public Library
• Mahlatswetsa Public Library
• Majwemasweu Public Library
• Makeleketla Public Library
• Mangaung Public Library
• Manyatseng Public Library
• Marquard Public Library
• Mashaeng Public Library
• Masilo Public Library
• Matlakeng Public Library
• Matlwangtwang Public Library
• Matwabeng Public Library
• Mautse School/Community Library
• Meloding Public Library
• Memel Public Library
• Meqheleng Public Library
• Metsi-Matsho School/Community Library
• Mmamahabane Public Library
• Moemaneng Public Library
• Mohato School/Community Library
• Monyakeng Public Library
• Morojaneng Public Library
• Mosiua Lekota School/Community Library
• Namahadi Public Library
• Nkhobiso School/Community Library
• Ntemoseng School/Community Library
• Ntha Public Library
• Nyakallong Public Library
• Odendaalsrus Public Library
• Oppermansgronde Public Library
• Oranjeville Public Library
• Parys Public Library
• Petrus Steyn Public Library
• Petrusburg Public Library
• Petsana Public Library
• Phahameng Public Library
• Philippolis Public Library
• Phiritona Public Library
• Qalabotjha Public Library
• Rammulotsi Public Library
• Ratang Public Library
• Reddersburg Public Library
• Refengkgotso Public Library
• Reitz Public Library
• Riebeeckstad Public Library
• RJR Masiea Public Library
• Rosendal Public Library
• Rouxville Public Library
• Sandersville Public Library
• Sasolburg Public Library
• Sedibeng Public Library
• Selosesha Public Library
• Schonkenville Public Library
• Smithfield Public Library
• Soutpan Public Library
• Springfield Public Library
• Steynsrus Public Library
• Thaba Patchoa Public Library
• Thabong Public Library
• Thabong 2 Public Library
• Thembalihle Public Library
• Theunissen Public Library
• Thutong Public Library
• Tikwana Public Library
• Trevor Barlow Public Library
• Trompsburg Public Library
• Tshiame Public Library
• Tsholo School/Community Library
• Tswelopele Public Library
• Tweeling Public Library
• Van Stadensrus Public Library
• Ventersdorp Public Library
• Verkeerdevlei Public Library
• Viljoenskroon Public Library
• Villiers Public Library
• Virginia Public Library
• Vooruitsig Public Library
• Vrede Public Library
• Vredefort Public Library
• Vredeshoop Public Library
• Warden Public Library
• Welkom Public Library
• Wepener Public Library
• Wesselsbron Public Library
• Winburg Public Library
• Yakhisizwe School/Community Library
• Zamdela Public Library Public
• Zastron Public Library

Public Libraries in Limpopo

• Ba-Phalaborwa Public Library
• Bela-Bela Public Library
• Blouberg Municipality Library
• Burgersfort Public Library
• Drakensig Public Library
• Ga-Phaahla Community Library
• Gravelotte Public Library
• Giyani Public Library
• Hoedspruit Public Library
• Kgapane Public Library
• Mokopane Public Library
• Seleteng Library
• Senwabarwana Library
• Rapotokwane Community Library
• Saselamani Public Library
• Tzaneen District Library
• Thulamela Public library
• Xihlovo Library
• Marble-Hall Public Library
• Lebowakgomo Library
• Makhado Public Library
• Mogwadi Library
• Jane Furse Library
• Letsitele Library
• Polokwane Library
• Moletji Library
• Mankweng Library

Public Libraries in Northern Cape

• Kakamas Public Library
• De Aar Public Library
• Garies Public Library
• Alexanderbaai Library
• Judy Scott Library
• Barkly West Library
• Bendell Library
• Black Rock Library
• Hotazel Library
• Kimberley Library

Public Libraries in Mpumalanga

• Amsterdam Library
• Chrissiemeer Library
• Klipfontein Library
• Kriel Library
• Lydenburg Library
• Nelspruit Library
• Ogies Library
• Sabie Library
• Secunda Library
• Kabokweni Library
• Msogwaba Library

Public Libraries in North-West

• Brits Public Library
• Hartbeespoortdam Public Library
• Oukasie Library
• Mothotlung Library
• Letlhabile Library
• Jericho Library
• Lethabong Library
• Hebron Library
• Kosmos Library
• Damonsville Library
• Rustenburg Public Library
• Legkraal Library
• Mphebatho Library
• Phokeng Library
• Tlokweng Library
• Mogwase Library
• Mabeskraal Library
• Marikana Library
• Reagile Library
• Swartruggens Library
• Coligny Public Library
• Koster Public Library
• Papi Ntjana Library
• Amalia Library
• Glaudina Library
• Ipelegeng Library
• Schwezer-Reneke
• Kamogelo Dual Purpose Library
• H C Bosman Library
• Lehurutshe Library
• Supingstad Library
• Zeerust Library
• Potchefstroom Library
• Ipeleng Library
• Ikageng Library
• Promosa Library
• Mohadin Library
• Kanonnierspark Library
• Matlwang Dual Purpose Library
• Tshing Library
• Ventersdorp Library
• Touvlug Dual Purpose Library
• Motaung Dual Purpose Library
• Mogopa Dual Purpose Library
• Lucas Modise Dual Purpose Library

School Libraries

Brettonwood High school Media Centre

Clairwood High School Library

Lawson Brown High School Library

Lamontville High School Library

Rossburgh High School Library

Parktown High School for Girls Library

Special Collection Libraries

• Africana Library, Kimberley
• Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
• Brenthurst Library
• Cory Library for Humanities Research
• Documentation Centre for Music
• Jacob Gitlin Library
• Killie Campbell Africana Library
• KwaZulu Natal Museum Special Library
• Margaret Smith Library
• Niven Library, Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, University of Cape Town
• Old Merensky Library
• University of Pretoria Special Collections
• University of Cape Town Special Collections
• Workers' Library and Museum
• Natural History Library (Iziko Museums)
• Social History Library (Iziko Museums)
• South African National Gallery Library (Iziko Museums)
• South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Information Library

See also

• History of libraries in South Africa
• Library and Information Association of South Africa
• List of archives
• List of museums in South Africa
• Molteno Regulations
• South African Library Week

References

https://www.sacr.fs.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Free-State-Libraries.pdf

https://journals.co.za/doi/full/10.7553/87-1-1810