Diepkloof Zone 5 Library
| Diepkloof Zone 5 Library | |
|---|---|
| 26°16′12″S 27°56′24″E / 26.2700°S 27.9400°E | |
| Location | Zone 5, Diepkloof, Soweto, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Type | Public library |
| Branch of | City of Johannesburg Library and Information Services |
| Other information | |
| Director | Nobuntu Mpendulo |
| Website | https://www.cojelearning.org.za/librarie/diepkloof-zone-5-library/ |
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.
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
See also
- City of Johannesburg Library and Information Services
- List of public libraries in South Africa
- Diepkloof, Soweto
References
- ^ "Soweto Township Poised for Growth - Property24.com". www.property24.com. Archived from the original on 2016-02-16. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ^ Christiaan (2025-06-03). "Exploring Diepkloof: A Historical Gem in Soweto". ShowMe South Africa. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ^ Nieftagodien, Noor (2022-10-25). "Apartheid 'town planning' created Orlando 90 years ago. It became a hotbed of black resistance". The Conversation. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ^ "Soweto: from struggle to suburbia - Brand South Africa". 2014-03-24. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ^ Abumandour, El-Shaimaa Talaat (2021-07-12). "Public libraries' role in supporting e-learning and spreading lifelong education: a case study". Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning. 14 (2): 178–217. doi:10.1108/JRIT-06-2019-0063. ISSN 2397-7604.
- ^ "Diepkloof Zone 5 Library – Cojelearning". 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ^ "Diepkloof Zone 5 Library -- Johannesburg Library and Information Service". librarytechnology.org. Archived from the original on 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2025-12-10.