Goodwood Library marked its 65th anniversary this week, celebrating decades of service as a learning and community hub in Cape Town.
The City of Cape Town’s Goodwood Library first opened its doors on 10 March 1961 after the demolition of the old Goodwood Hall. At the time, registered voters and business owners could become members for an annual fee of £1.
Originally designed with a domed skylight and an indoor garden beneath it, the building evolved over time to meet community needs. In the late 1980s, the garden was removed and the space converted into a children’s section, expanding access for younger readers.
The library continued modernising through the 1990s, introducing a computerised lending system in 1994 and establishing a branch library in Edgemead during the same decade.
Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health Francine Higham congratulated the library on its milestone, noting its longstanding role in fostering learning, curiosity and community connection among residents.
