The teams from Simon’s Town Library and Muizenberg Library joined forces for a fantastic weekend of community outreach at the SA Navy Festival from 17 to 19 April 2026. The combined library table was a massive hit and quickly became one of the most popular stops for festival-goers over the weekend. Visitors to the stand thoroughly enjoyed the “Spin the Wheel” game with lines of eager participants waiting for their turn to join the fun and walk away with exciting prizes.
Of course, the real star of the show was LiBee! Braving the chilly ocean breeze with a massive smile, our beloved LIS mascot enthusiastically mingled with the crowd, posing for photos and creating wonderful, lasting memories with visitors. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the library staff involved for always showing up with positive and warm energy at the festival and for truly making it a most memorable weekend.
The Big Takeaway: The festival was a brilliant success and a heartwarming opportunity to re-connect with our community. By bringing a fun, interactive energy to the event, we were able to showcase our library services and remind people of all ages just how much their local libraries have to offer.
By: Kathleen Bailey
Senior Librarian
Simonstown Library