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The Library is governed by the Harare City Library Act [Chapter 25:05], and the property and assets are vested in a Board of Trustees โ€˜in trust for the people of Zimbabweโ€™. The Board of Trustees comprises โ€˜the Mayor of the City of Harare and the Master of the High Court or their successors in office, permanent or actingโ€™. The primary asset of the Harare City Library Trust is the land and building in Rotten Row (the former Queen Victoria Memorial Library). However, the Library also operated until November 2018 branch libraries in the low-density suburbs under an arrangement with the City of Harare. Mount Pleasant Branch was established first (in 1966), followed by Highlands (1968), Hatfield (1969), Mabelreign (1971) and Greendale (1976). The branch library buildings belong to the City of Harare, but Harare City Library owned the books, employed the staff, and operated library services from them. The "general direction and management" of the Library are the responsibility of a Library Committee established by the Act, which is made up of ten people, six of whom are elected by the Library's subscribers, three are nominated by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, and one by the City Council of Harare. Each year, two elected members, one member appointed by the Minister, and the member appointed by the Council retire, thus ensuring both continuity as well as "new blood" on the Committee.

14/09/2026



We understand that academic life can sometimes feel like a lot to handle. But remember you donโ€™t have to face the pressu...
03/09/2026

We understand that academic life can sometimes feel like a lot to handle. But remember you donโ€™t have to face the pressure alone๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ’™.Our library is here to provide you with a spacious, quiet, and comfortable environment where you can focus, study and get your work done with fewer distractions.๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™ƒ






How many of us just click โ€œI Agreeโ€ to the terms and conditions without reading a single word? ๐Ÿ˜‚Weโ€™re basically saying โ€œ...
26/08/2026

How many of us just click โ€œI Agreeโ€ to the terms and conditions without reading a single word? ๐Ÿ˜‚Weโ€™re basically saying โ€œI have no idea what Iโ€™m agreeing to but letโ€™s get this over with." ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ŠMaybe itโ€™s time we treated terms and conditions like a library book at least open them before signing your life away๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

๐Ÿ“šโœจ Your next adventure starts at the library! Come read, learn, discover, and explore with us. Thereโ€™s always something ...
22/08/2026

๐Ÿ“šโœจ Your next adventure starts at the library! Come read, learn, discover, and explore with us. Thereโ€™s always something waiting for you! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ“–โค๏ธ
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Every book has a story even if we can only remember it as 'the rat book' ๐Ÿ˜Š Whatโ€™s the funniest way youโ€™ve described a b...
21/08/2026

Every book has a story even if we can only remember it as 'the rat book' ๐Ÿ˜Š
Whatโ€™s the funniest way youโ€™ve described a book? ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜†

๐Ÿ“šโœจ BOOK CLUB THIS SATURDAYโœจ๐Ÿ“šOur Library in partnership with Silent Book Club Harare invites you to a special afternoon ...
13/08/2026

๐Ÿ“šโœจ BOOK CLUB THIS SATURDAYโœจ๐Ÿ“š

Our Library in partnership with Silent Book Club Harare invites you to a special afternoon dedicated to the joy of reading.โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… This Saturday
๐Ÿ“ Our Library (corner rotten row and penny father)
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE ENTRY!!!!!

Bring along your cushion or chair, your favourite book and your love for reading. Letโ€™s come together, slow down, turn the pages and revive the spirit of reading in our community. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ“š

Everyone is welcome ,whether youโ€™re a lifelong book lover or simply looking to rediscover the joy of reading.

To register use the link here): https://www.theradioactiveblog.co.za/.../silent-book-club...

Come read with us ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ’›


08/08/2026

Please note that our library will be closed on Monday 10th August and Tuesday 11th August in observance of Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผ We will reopen on Wednesday.
We wish all our clients a pleasant and safe holiday. Stay safe ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผ


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How many books have you read so far this year? ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚Are you on track to reach your reading goal?We're now past the middle o...
30/07/2026

How many books have you read so far this year? ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚Are you on track to reach your reading goal?We're now past the middle of the year and it's easy to realize that life has gotten in the way of the plans we made. Maybe you told yourself you'd visit the library more often, but haven't had the chance yet.๐Ÿ“Œ Or perhaps you set a goal to read a certain number of books but haven't started.The good news? There's still plenty of time to begin.Every great reading journey starts with opening the first book. Visit the library๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ pick up a book that interests you and take that first step toward your reading goal.๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿซถ

When you say "I'm bored and have nothing to do" remember we are here for you ๐Ÿ“šStep into the library, where countless sto...
17/07/2026

When you say "I'm bored and have nothing to do" remember we are here for you ๐Ÿ“šStep into the library, where countless stories, new ideas and exciting adventures are waiting to be discovered. Whether you're looking to learn something new, escape into a great novel or simply enjoy a quiet space, our doors are always open.Come visit us ....we are open, ready and waiting for you๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“–

Address

Rotten Row
Harare
P.O.BOX1087

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:30
Saturday 08:30 - 16:00

Telephone

+263242751835

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