Plettenberg Bay
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Library Services
Overview
Introduction
Public Libraries manages the key performance areas and result indicators associated with the provision of effective library services and monitors the execution of procedural sequences/requirements associated with aligning standards to meet customer objectives, attending to the acquisition, organization of information and interacting and providing users with information from various media, creating an environment conducive to learning through the arrangement of displays and signage of new library materials and attending to administrative reporting and record updating requirements.
Our Mission
To provide comprehensive resources and services in support of the research, teaching and learning needs of Bitou communities. Build collections and create tools to support research, teaching and learning. Provide access to and promote the retrieval and use of local and external information resources. Develop, encourage and sustain expertise, skills, commitment and innovative spirit of staff.
Our Duty
That a selective collection of materials reflects the reading, information and recreational needs of communities, provided within accepted National and Provincial public libraries norms and standards as prioritized in the Municipal and Provincial Service level agreement.
Sectional Goals
Provide sufficient and effective library and information services to communities served. Provide resources to help communities improve in enrichment/developing their lives and of their communities. Identify information needs and improve education, skills and knowledge of users.
| New Horizons Central Library | Plettenberg Bay Library |
| Library Building Saringa Road New Horizons PLETTENBERG BAY 6606 Tel: 044 501 3128/9 Fax: 044 533 1570 |
Shop 29, Mellville Corner, Marine Drive PLETTENBERG BAY 6600 Tel: 044 501 3130 Fax: 086 536 1246 |
| Wittedrift Library | Kwanokuthula Library |
| Corner of Church Street & Strydom Ave Wittedrift PLETTENBERG BAY 6603 Tel: 044 535 9216 Fax: 044 535 9164 |
Xiphula Street, Simunye Centre Kwanokuthula PLETTENBERG BAY 6600 Tel: 044 501 3127 Fax: 044 533 5320 |
| Kranshoek Library | Kurland Library |
| Corner of Charlotte Ross & Trekker Weg Kranshoek PLETTENBERG BAY 6605 Tel: 044 533 9360 Fax: 044 533 9330 |
Corner of Aandblom- & Kershout Street Kurland Village THE CRAGS 6602 Tel: 044 534 8341 Fax: 044 534 8224 |
Library Hours
| New Horizon Central Library | Plettenberg Bay Library | ||
| Mon – Fri: | 09:30 – 17:15 | Mon – Fri: | 09:30 – 17:15 |
| Sat: | 09:00 – 12:00 | Sat: | 09:00 – 12:00 |
| Wittedrift Library | Kwanokuthula Library | ||
| Mon – Fri: | 09:30 – 17:15 | Mon – Fri: | 09:30 – 17:15 |
| Sat: | Not Open | Sat: | Not Open |
| Kranshoek Library | Kurland Library | ||
| Mon – Fri: | 09:30 – 17:15 | Mon – Fri: | 09:30 – 17:15 |
| Sat: | 09:00 – 12:00 | Sat: | 09:00 – 12:00 |