The LitDistrict has a lot planned for Mandela Day this year!
Without language, one cannot talk to people and understand them; one cannot share their hopes and aspirations, grasp their history, appreciate their poetry, or savour their songs.” - Nelson Mandela
On 18 July 2026 the Johannesburg City Library will be open 09h00 - 14h00.
The library will offer free tours of the beautifully restored, historic library. The first tour will start at 10h00 and the second at 12h00. Spaces are limited so ensure you pre-book for the tours by emailing news@litdistrict.co.za.
The children’s section of the library will be open and hosting readings for the kids as well as other fun activities.
The library will also showcase some of the services available, including the certification training available for Microsoft and Cisco.
And we’ll have a special day in the park in collaboration with Food & Trees for Africa, Fortress Real Estate Investments, Bridge Books, and the Joburg LitDistrict.
We are creating long-term, meaningful community assets for everyone around the city, with permanent Book Nests that we’re stocking with books for all ages.
It will be a day for the whole family, packed full of activities including
Seedling Planting
Book Nest where volunteers can help build the community
“Stories for Freedom” storytelling session
Community park cleanup
Kids Pop-Up Library
Eco-Stories with gardening themed children’s books
When: 17 July 2026, 10h00 - 13h30
Where: Donald Mackay Park, Corner of Joe Slovo Dr and Abel Road, Berea
Come be part of the community effort and bring books into the park!
Book Nest where volunteers can help build the community
“Stories for Freedom” storytelling session
Community park cleanup
Kids Pop-Up Library
Eco-Stories with gardening themed children’s books
“It is not beyond our power to create a world in which all children have access to a good education. Those who do not believe this have small imaginations.” - Nelson Mandela
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You can read more about all our ongoing programs on the LitDistrict website.
18 July: A Morning with Tanya Zack at the Rand Club
18 July: Listening Spaces with House of Shem
22 July: African Lit with A42
25 July: Silent Reading Club
2 August: First Sundays at Vic Yards
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