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American Libraries in South Africa

Our library program reaches out to the youth of South Africa, providing information about science, health, entrepreneurship and other topics that will help them make their mark on society and deepen their understanding of the United States and the relationship between the U.S. and South Africa.  We offer speaker events, training workshops, video conferences, and other programs at our libraries, reading rooms, and American Corners, which are open to adult South Africans as well as students from Grade 8 up.

Our libraries also welcome serious questions from South African residents about the United States, its policies, practices and viewpoints.  Library patrons can read our books, magazines, and online resources, and subscribe to the eLibraryUSA virtual library.

Programs & Activities

Online Catalog

  • Find books and DVDs using our Online Catalog

eJournal USA

  • Science: The New Frontier
    Science: The New Frontier

    This issue of eJournal USA explores how science is conducted in the 21st century: How the Internet and other technologies are helping shape both the questions pursued by scientists and the ways in which scientists interact and share new knowledge.

e-publication

  • The NGO Handbook (Dept of State)
    The NGO Handbook

    Have you ever seen a problem and wanted to do something about it? Of course you have. The schools, police, government welfare offices, churches and families aren’t handling it. Others share your concerns and want to do something. That’s why you would start a nongovernmental organization, or NGO. This handbook will guide you through the steps of starting and operating an NGO.

The American Library in Pretoria

  • Tel: (012) 431-4400 
    Fax: (012) 342-5502
    Email
    877 Pretorius St., Arcadia
    PO Box 9536, Pretoria 0001
    Mon-Fri: 09h00-16h00

THE AMERICAN LIBRARY IN CAPE TOWN

  • Tel: (021) 702-7300 x 7463/7443
    Fax: (021) 702-7372
    Email
    2 Reddam Avenue, Westlake
    Postnet Suite 50, Private Bag X26, Tokai 7966
    Mon-Fri: 08h30-16h00 (by appointment)

THE AMERICAN LIBRARY IN DURBAN

  • Tel: (031)305-7600 x 3215
    Fax: (031) 305-7164
    Email
    Old Mutual Centre (30th floor)
    303 Dr Pixley KaSeme St., Durban 4001
    Mon-Fri: 08h00-17h00 (by appointment) 

THE AMERICAN LIBRARY IN JO'BURG

  • Tel: (011) 290-3108/3188
    Fax: (011) 884-0534 
    Email
    1 Sandton Drive (Opp. Sandton City Mall), Sandhurst
    PO Box 787197, Sandton, 2146
    Mon, Wed: 14h00-16h00;
    Tue, Thu, Fri: 09h00-13h00; 14h00-16:00

ROSA PARKS LIBRARY

  • Tel: (011) 982-5580
    Fax: (011) 982-5844
    Email
    Ipelegeng Community Centre,
    1283 Phera & Dlamini Sts, White City, Jabavu, Soweto
    PO Box 787197, Sandton 2146
    Tues-Fri: 09h00-13h00; 1400-17h00