Masiphumelele Library, Cape Town

South Africa
A library driving access to knowledge

Masiphumelele = We shall succeed

 The development of Masiphumelele
Library

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 Construction 1st and 2nd phase

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 Our first year

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 Partnerships

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Wordworks, WorldTeach and local government
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 Nursery school outreach

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 Tooth brush workshop

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 Literacy classes

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 Tutoring

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 Homework club

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 Computer room & classes

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 Afternoon Outreach

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 Class visits

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 Friendship club

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 Chess

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 Reading enrichment

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 Hero books - presenters

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“ I will like to hold my family safe”

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 “I go to the library, read some
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 Parent programmes

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 Thinking skills 2009

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Thinking skills 2010

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Careers Indaba

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 “I also met new friends during the course”

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 “I enjoyed every time I spent here”

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“I spent my wonderful time on something that
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 Girls’ group

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Bringing art to the people

The partners:
The Masiphumelele Library and the High School

Students at the Michaelis Art School of Cape Town

 Learners visit Michaelis Art School

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“Libraries are gateways to dreams”

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“You guys are rocking – an opportunity to
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 2010 Third extension

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Wrapped in art & stories
 Staff – COCT & MasiCorp

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 Circle of support - staff

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Circle of support – the community
“We shall succeed Pumelisa”

Contact details:
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Masiphumelele Library
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Cape Town
South Africa

Email:susan.alexander@
capetown.gov.za