For any resident of Masiphumelele wishing to improve their educational prospects the library is one of the most important buildings in the township. Under the leadership of Susan Alexander it is a vital source of free education and personal development for township residents. Masicorp and other NGO’s run many learning projects from the library. We recently reported on the most recent of these – a mother & toddler group – but Masicorp’s volunteers also offer 19 other programs in areas such as computer training and adult literacy.

Prior to 2003 there was no library in Masiphumelele. Masicorp was instrumental in building the existing facility and a later extension in 2010. For many years the library was run as a satellite of nearby Fish Hoek but gained full community library status in 2012. In addition to the educational programs there are now over 45,000 book loans a year made to members of the community.

Masicorp has about 50 active volunteers working on the various programs at the library, including many from the Masiphumelele community. To promote and share some of the many ongoing activities taking place at the library Susan Alexander and her team have now started their own blog. Please follow the link below to catch up with just some of the many initiatives happening now at Masiphumelele library.

Masiphumelele Library Blog