What is Public Libraries?
A public library is a library, most often a lending library, that is accessible by the general public and is usually funded from public sources, such as taxes.
How Many Public Libraries In South Africa?
Public Libraries A Way Forward (Feb 2005), there are approximately 1240 public libraries in South Africa.
What is the biggest library in southern Africa?
The National Library in Pretoria can accommodate 1 300 visitors at a time and stocks about 2 million books – with a capacity for another 3.5 million. It houses rare collections of books from South Africa and around the world, as well as periodicals, newspapers, and Africana.
What was the first public library in South Africa?
The National Library of South Africa was the first library to be established in South Africa by proclamation on 20 March 1818 by Lord Charles Somerset when he stipulated that a wine tax would be levied to pay for it.
Who uses libraries the most?
Yes, those selfie-snapping, blog-posting millennials are the generation most likely to visit a public library, according to a report out this week. The Pew Research Center report found that 53% of millennials ages 18 to 35 last fall said they have used a public library or bookmobile within the last year.
What are the 4 functions of a library?
Libraries play an essential role in local communities by providing access to information and resources, supporting literacy and education, promoting lifelong learning, and serving as a community gathering space.