Hawston Public Library
Award-winning community library in Hawston with a mini library for the blind
Closed Opens Mon at 09:30
Hawston Public Library, in Church (Kerk) Street, is the heart of reading and learning in Hawston and a hub for the nearby schools. Besides lending books it runs the long-standing Help to Read programme for struggling readers, holiday programmes with meals for around 200 children, weekly activities for seniors and people with disabilities, and CV, school-registration and SARS assistance. The Hawston Mini Library for the Blind, opened in March 2026 with the South African Library for the Blind, offers audiobooks, Daisy players and a reading machine, and the library also houses a Library Business Corner for local entrepreneurs. Winner of a Western Cape Cultural Award for Community Impact through Outreach. Membership is free for Overstrand residents (bring your ID and proof of address), and members can also borrow free e-books and audiobooks through the Libby app.
| Category | Government & Municipal |
| Town | Hawston |
| Address | Church (Kerk) Street, Hawston 7202 |
| Phone | 028 315 1126 |
| Library (2nd line) | 028 315 1402 |
| enquiries@overstrand.gov.za | |
| Website | https://www.overstrand.gov.za/about-us/library/ |
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Business hours
ClosedOpens Mon at 09:30
| Monday | 09:30 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:45 – 15:15 |
| Saturday Today | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Overstrand Municipality hours for all its libraries. Hours can change without notice (and libraries close for stocktaking) — please phone ahead to confirm.
Times shown in South African time (SAST).
Location
Church (Kerk) Street, Hawston 7202
Good to know
- Kid friendly
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