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LibraryCity Centre
Central Library, Cape Town
- 4.4232 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 6 pm
City of Cape Town public library on Parade Street in the CBD with book lending, computers and reading spaces; closed Sundays.
Quick answers
Central Library, Cape Town in short
When is Central Library, Cape Town open?
Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM; Fri 9 AM–5 PM; Sat 9 AM–1 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Central Library, Cape Town?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Central Library, Cape Town indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Central Library, Cape Town good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Central Library, Cape Town cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Central Library, Cape Town?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Central Library, Cape Town?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Central Library, Cape Town?
1 Parade St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000.
Is Central Library, Cape Town wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 5:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Better tomorrow at 10 am.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Open till 6 pm
- Indoors
26°
Clear
- Feels
- 24°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 13km/h
- 6pm
25° - 7pm22°
- 8pm
19°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 6 pmmonday9 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–1 PM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Central Library, Cape Town
- 2 Cape Town City Hall · 1 min
- 3 Star Theatre · 2 min
- 4 Dias Tavern Portuguese Restaurant · 3 min
- 5 Eastern Food Bazaar · 4 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 232 reviews
Known for
- Book lending
- Public computers
- Reading spaces
What people say
- People like:
- Good book selection, peaceful atmosphere, friendly and polite staff
Around City Centre
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Cape Town City HallCulture · 1 min walk
Star TheatreTheatre · 2 min walk
Good nowDias Tavern Portuguese RestaurantPortuguese · 3 min walk
Good nowEastern Food BazaarIndian · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.