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  • Libraries Make a Splash at the SA Navy Festival!

    Simonstown and Muizenberg Library staff alongside SA Navy staff at the 2026 SA Navy Festival

    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.

    Festival-goers enjoy a game of “Spin the Wheel” at the library stand

    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

  • Anchoring Ambitions: Simon’s Town Library Hosts Successful Career Expo

    As part of their ongoing community outreach initiatives, Simon’s Town Library partnered with Fish Hoek High School to host a successful Career Expo aimed at supporting learners with post-school planning. The expo featured over 12 different institutions, offering learners a wide range of study and career opportunities. The library partnered with Absa Bank, providing learners with valuable information and tips on financial planning and funding options for furthering their studies.

    Grade 9-12 learners were invited to attend and the engagement levels were encouraging. Notably, there was significant interest in libraries as a career path, with many learners enquiring about qualifications, study routes and opportunities available within the library and information services sector. The event strengthened partnerships between the library and local schools while successfully positioning the library as both an information hub and a gateway to future career possibilities.

    Amber Christians

    Library Assistant

    Simonstown Library