The process of borrowing books from Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's libraries is now being made far easier and quicker for users thanks to the introduction of a self service kiosk that allows users to issue their own books. The interactive new technology launched at seven out of the 22 municipal libraries in the city on Wednesday, 30 May was introduced by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to ensure more efficiency in the libraries. The self help unit allows borrowers to issue their … [Read more...] about NMBM the first municipality in South Africa to implement Self Help Library
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Bay Children Challenged to Read Five Books in 14 Days
Children in Nelson Mandela Bay must read five books in two weeks between 17 and 29 October 2011 to win a prize! This is the challenge that the municipal libraries are issuing to all library members between the ages of three and fifteen. We ask young readers to read five books in just two weeks. Those who have managed to read five books will be eligible to attend a celebratory party in the library early in November 2011. Friends and families of these avid readers will be able to follow … [Read more...] about Bay Children Challenged to Read Five Books in 14 Days
Library Reading Fun as SA Library Week Starts
Nelson Mandela Bay public libraries have arranged a week of storytelling fun in the Bay to celebrate national Library Week. The South African Library Week takes place annually in the week of the Human Rights Day, as access to information is one of the fundamental human rights. This year it takes place from Tuesday, 22, to Friday, 25 March 2011. The theme of Library Week 2011, as set by the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) is: "Read in your own language in your … [Read more...] about Library Reading Fun as SA Library Week Starts
