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
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City Hall
The colonial style Port Elizabeth City Hall is located on Vuyisile Mini Square (Formerly known as Market Square) in the city centre. Port Elizabeth's City Hall was built between 1858 and 1862 with the clock tower added on later in 1883. The City Hall was proclaimed a national monument under the old National Monuments Council (NMC) legislation on 29 November 1974. It houses a council chamber and concert/lecture hall. Also in the Square - close to City Hall - is a replica of the Diaz Cross, … [Read more...] about City Hall
