Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Die city library is open once again after four months of major maintenance and repairs done at the facility. Executive Mayor Fikile Mahlophe visited the library on August 5. Klerksdorp library is one of the largest in the province. Among the work done is an overhaul of the plumbing system whereby old pipes have been replaced and the toilets have been fixed.
The roof was fixed with 50% outstanding improvements to be completed in the new financial year. During his visit, the mayor instructed the Electrical Department to also fix faulty lighting on some levels of the library. Old carpets in the children’s section will be replaced with rubber carpets suitable for kids.
The Executive Mayor was accompanied by the Director of Community Services, Pheello Setona, the Acting Deputy Director of Sports, Arts and Culture, Dr Sanet Ouwencamp as well as the Chief Librarian Caroline Sedupe.
The Mayor discovered that the WiFi is not operational, leaving library users with no access to internet. He contacted the IT Department of the municipality and promised that the matter will be addressed.
Mayor Mahlophe took some time to interact with staff members at the library and instructed the Director of Community Services to attend to the concerns raised which amongst others included lack of tools of trade and some necessary resources for the library.
He expressed the need for the safety of visitors to the library. The Klerksdorp Library is open from Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30, and on Saturdays, 08:30-12:00.
