Blackheath Library is a busy and friendly community library situated in the heart of the Blackheath Heathway Centre. Our library is a community hub, where programmes are delivered, and people engage in lifelong learning. Blackheath Library ensures that community library programmes are in line with the 4th industrial revolution by offering information literacy and e-learning training programmes. The library also offers homework assistance to school children and also caters for them by creating a safe environment for learning. We have a good relationship with local schools and collaborate in programmes like Battle of the Book and Story Skirmish competitions with the aim of continuously developing and helping our community. The programmes are designed to promote literacy and stress the importance of libraries to juveniles and the community at large.
Blackheath Library
Good day, I would like to find out whether I can donate some used books to your library?
Dear Anel
Yes, you can donate books. Please visit your nearest library and speak to the librarian for assistance.
Your elearning Librarian
Hi.
trying to call the heathway centre library.
but the number does not even ring.
how do i agree with them logistics as i have many business and management books and text books to donate.
Hi Nilay
For Blackheath Library, please email librarian Ms Tembela Sontangane , using this address TembelaS@joburg.org.za and she will advice on their processes. We will alert her to expect your email. Yes some of the Telkom numbers have been giving us challenges in some branches and we have reported them.
Kind regards
Elearning Office
Hi I would like to know how long we are able to borrow books for and what the consequences are to a late return
Good day AJ
Thank you for your interest in our library services. The loan period for books is 3 weeks (21 days), and books can be renewed for a further period of 3 weeks upon request (in person, or telephonically).
Overdue fines are charged as per the COJ approved tariffs list – currently R7.00 per item per week, or part thereof
Happy reading
Your eLearning Librarian
I joined library years ago. Misplaced my library card. What are the procedures to obtain a new one. Many thanks.
Good day,
Are students allowed to come and study there for 3-4 hours?
Kind Regards,
Linda
Hi Linda
As long as the library is open, you can come in and find a space to study for as long as you wish. Just speak to the library staff about their opening and closing times.
Good luck with your studies
Your Elearning Librarian
Do you keep law books about animals in stock?
Hi Dawn
Please visit your nearest library to enquire about their books.
Happy reading
Elearning Office
What does a person need to obtain a library card?
Dear Challen
Thank you for your interest in joining our libraries. To apply online> You visit our website http://www.cojelearning.org.za home page and click “membership:” You fill in a Google form. Your membership will be ready within 7 days and you use the allocated number at any branch within the Johannesburg municipality, including Blackheath. You will also be able to borrow ebooks and access online magazines, newspaoers and articles
Happy reading
Your eLearning Librarian
Hi, do you have a box outside the library to return books when the library is closed?
Dear Linda
Apologies for the earlier incorrect message. The drop box is only available if there is load shedding, but generally AFTER hours when the library is closed, we do not have a dropbox. You can contact the library or let us know if you need to renew the books and return them when the library is open.
Regards
Elearning Librarian
Hi , do I have to pay to come and study at the library or it’s free ?
Kind Regards
Mbali
Dear Mbali
All our library services are free, you can join to be a member for free.
Elearning office
Your phone line is not working.
It there an alternate wat we could reach you without having to physically drive to your library to inquire if you keep specific book?
Hi Dyane
For Blackheath Library, please email librarian Ms Tembela Sontangane , using this address TembelaS@joburg.org.za and she will respond. We will alert her to expect your email. Yes some of the Telkom numbers have been giving us challenges in some branches and we have reported them.
In the very near future we will be reintroducing a library system where you will be able to search for our collections from home.
Kind regards
Elearning office
Hi,
Are there any events coming up during the school holidays at the library that children can attend?
Hi Safiya
Please email Tembela Sontangane at email TembelaS@joburg.org.za for the Blackheath Library holiday program plans, OR check out the list of holiday activities in different libraries on the City of Joburg Facebook page here > https://www.facebook.com/share/p/zUopCh6UoPfN8F85/?mibextid=oFDknk
Elearning office
Morning
I wanted to find out if there are any vacancies?
Dear Innocentia
If you are looking for job opportunities within the City of Johannesburg Municipality, at ANY department, you can regularly check
the http://www.joburg.org.za website and click “work in Joburg” on the top menu where you might find opportunities for internships,
learnerships, permanent and contract employment. Some of these opportunities are sometimes advertised for libraries.
Your Elearning office
To whom it may concern, I would be delighted to join nor register under the library in order I could be able to borrow books.
Dear Amahle
You can register for free online. Click on Membership from the website homepage (www.cojelearning.org.za), and fill in the Google form. Your membership numbers will be ready within 7 working days. You can use that membership number for E-books and audiobooks through the Libby app, and other online resources like digital newspapers and magazines, or online articles for research through our website. You can also use it at any of the 87 City of Johannesburg libraries for printed books. You can also visit any branch to use study areas.
Happy reading!!
Elearning Librarian