Elsies River Library

22/10/2026

16/10/2026

🌸🎓 WISE Graduation Ceremony 2026 – Celebrating Women, Growth & Empowerment! 🎓🌸

What a beautiful and meaningful journey it has been! 💗✨

Elsies River Library proudly celebrated the graduation of our amazing WISE (Women’s Information Skills Empowerment) participants, marking the completion of a programme dedicated to learning, personal growth and women’s empowerment.

Our graduation ceremony was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the journey, recognise the dedication of our participants and celebrate their achievements. We were also honoured to welcome Joy-Chanté Kamineth, author of the anthology The Road Back to God and motivational speaker, who added inspiration to this special occasion. 💐📖

To our WISE graduates, congratulations! We hope you leave this programme feeling empowered, confident and inspired to continue learning, exploring new opportunities and believing in yourselves. Remember, this is not the end of your journey, but the beginning of a new chapter filled with possibilities. 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to our participants, staff, guest speaker and everyone who contributed to making this programme and graduation such a memorable experience.

Stay WISE. Stay Inspired. Keep Shining! 💖

16/10/2026

🌸 WISE Programme – Day 4: Communication & Job Readiness! 🌸

Another exciting and empowering day at the WISE (Women’s Information Skills Empowerment) Programme at Elsies River Library! 💗✨

Day 4 focused on developing essential communication skills and preparing our participants for future career opportunities. Our ladies took part in an engaging activity that encouraged interaction, self-expression and confidence-building. 🗣️🤝

The session also covered CV preparation and interview readiness, sharing practical tips to help participants create effective CVs, identify their strengths and approach future interviews with greater confidence. 📄💼

Through WISE, we continue to create a supportive space where women can learn new skills, share experiences and build the confidence to pursue their goals. 🌱💪

We are proud of our participants and their continued commitment to learning, growth and empowerment!
💖 Stay WISE. Stay Inspired. Keep Growing!

14/10/2026

Need a quiet place to study? We've got you
Elsies River Library has made our Library Hall available to all matric learners who would like a safe and conducive space to prepare for their final examinations.

👍 Quiet study environment

👍Free study space

👍Open to all matric learners

We encourage you to make use of this opportunity and stay focused as you work towards achieving your academic goals.

We wish all our matric learners the very best for the upcoming exams!

# Elsies River..We Care❤️

08/10/2026

🌸 WISE Programme – Day 3 🌸

Day 3 was another meaningful and informative session with our WISE ladies! 💕

We started with a recap of the previous session, followed by a fun Two Truths and a Lie icebreaker. 😊
The ladies were introduced to Information Literacy and the BIG6 model, learning how to find, evaluate and use information effectively. 📚🔎

We were also joined by the team from Elsies River Clinic for an important Breast Cancer Awareness Talk in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🎀 They shared valuable information and encouraged our ladies to prioritise their health and wellbeing.

To end the session, the ladies worked in groups to create Breast Cancer Awareness posters, while putting the BIG6 model into practice. 🎀🌸

Another day of learning, awareness, creativity and empowerment! 💕✨

07/10/2026

🌸 WISE Programme – Day 2 🌸

Day 2 of the WISE Programme focused on discovering the digital resources and online services available to our members. 💻📚

We started with a recap of Day 1, followed by fun ice-breakers where participants shared something about themselves and had a 5-minute “Get to Know Someone” mingle. 💕

The ladies explored library E-Resources, including Libby, PressReader and OPAC, with demonstrations and practical activities. We also introduced the City of Cape Town E-Services Portal and showed participants how these online services can be accessed.

Another day of learning, connecting and empowering through information! 🌸✨

06/10/2026

🌸 WISE Programme – Day 1 🌸

Today we welcomed our wonderful WISE ladies to Day 1 of the Women’s Information Skills Empowerment Programme at Elsies River Library! 💕📚

We kicked off with introductions and a fun motivational word search, where each participant shared a word that resonated with her.

The ladies were also introduced to our library services and resources, followed by a library tour and membership sign-ups. 📖✨

A beautiful start to a journey of learning, connection and empowerment! 💕🌸

03/10/2026

📚💕 ADULT BOOK CLUB – ROMANCE THEME 💕📚

Calling all book lovers! Join us for a lovely morning of books, romance and meaningful conversations at our Adult Book Club. 🌹📖

Come along and share your favourite romance reads, discover new titles and connect with fellow readers in a relaxed and welcoming space.

📅 Saturday, 10 October 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Elsies River Library
💗 Theme: Romance

Bring a friend, bring your favourite book, and most importantly, bring your love of reading! ✨📚

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌸

30/09/2026

📚✨ NEW NON-FICTION BOOKS! ✨📚

Discover new stories, ideas, knowledge and inspiration at Elsies River Library! 📖💛

Come browse our latest arrivals and find your next great read! 🌟

30/09/2026

🇿🇦✨ Celebrating Our Heritage! ✨🇿🇦

In honour of Heritage Day, Elsies River Library hosted a special Heritage Day Programme on 17 September with our wonderful senior citizens at Salberau Cottages. ❤️

The programme, facilitated by Sonja from Math Moms, was filled with meaningful conversations, storytelling and reflections on our heritage, culture and life experiences.

Our seniors had the opportunity to hear from two inspiring women who shared their personal stories and cultures. One shared her roots, heritage and traditions, while another shared her life journey, including her experiences growing up and her time in prison. Their stories reminded us of the importance of listening to, learning from and preserving the experiences of our community.

A beautiful day of sharing, remembering, learning and celebrating the stories that make us who we are. 🌍❤️
Thank you to Sonja from Math Moms and to all our
senior citizens for making the programme so special!

📚 Elsies River Library – Libraries connecting Information, People and Spaces.