Experiencing knowledge in another level: Johannesburg City library reopens

The Johannesburg City library reopened on Tuesday (13 March 2012), according to *Daily Maverick* newspaper (16 March 2012).The library was closed since April  2009 and three years later it reopens with
physical and functional changes.It is said to be " a
community asset and learning centre of excellence".

It now incorporates a contemporary style featuring three new stories which are positioned in the centre of the building. It cost about R68 million. Funding of R26 million came from the Camegie Corporation of New York to upgrade and increase the range of library services. The city spent a further R55 million on the project. Changes included the library being able to accomaodate 556 people prior to 225 people before. It has over 1.5 million books with more than 250 000 million members.

The library consists of:

• study and reading spaces
• meeting discussion areas
• Information Technology centres
• Art, films, video gallaries

This contributes to the South Africa's long-term efforts to promote social, economic and educational opportunities that have a positive effect on disadvataged populations.

Could this be adding a greater degree of comfort and interest in spending our time in the library?

Granting equal access to the tools that make knowledge possible