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[td][/td] [td]== History ==[/td]
[td]== History ==[/td] [td]In 1886, Lourens Geldenhuys bought part of Braamfontein, when it was still a farm. He attempted to mine for gold but was unsuccessful. Geldenhuys gave a portion of the farm to one of his sons, Louw. Louw married Emmarentia Margaretha Botha. In 1937, the place Emmarentia was laid out. It was named after Louw's wife.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-13 |title=History |url=https://era.org.za/history/ |access-date=2025-09-04 |website=Emmarentia Residents Association |language=en-GB}}</ref>[/td]
[td]In 1886, Lourens Geldenhuys bought part of [[Braamfontein]], when it was still a farm. He attempted to mine for gold but was unsuccessful. Geldenhuys gave a portion of the farm to one of his sons, Louw. Louw married Emmarentia Margaretha Botha. In 1937, the place Emmarentia was laid out, named after Louw's wife.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-13 |title=History |url=https://era.org.za/history/ |access-date=2025-09-04 |website=Emmarentia Residents Association |language=en-GB}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Notable places around the library include [[Emmarentia Dam]], [[Johannesburg Botanical Garden]], [[Melville Koppies]] and Marks Park Clubhouse.[/td] [td][/td] [td]The place Emmarentia was laid out in 1937, after Lourens GeldrenHowever, it was noted that Emmarentia, first established in 1886, is home to a famous dam and gardens.[/td] [td][/td] [td]The neighborhood also shares space with the [https://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsga/johannesburg-botanical-garden.htm Johannesburg Botanical Gardens]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Google Travel |url=https://www.google.co.za/travel/uns...haGNLRXdqNG5kdTZ3TENHQXhVQUFBQUFIUUFBQUFBUUF3 |access-date=2024-05-28 |website=www.google.co.za}}</ref>, opened in 1969. Covering 81-hectares, the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens incorporate the Emmarentia Dam over a 7,5-hectare area.[/td] [td][/td] [td]Beyond these details on the surrounding environment, the library operates programs like Career Guidance, Coding, Robotics, [https://joburg.org.za/media_/Newsro...down-City-libraries-think-out-of-the-box.aspx storytime], [https://www.itweb.co.za/article/job...digital-literacy-competition/VgZey7JlNwJqdjX9 Digital and Information Literacy] and book review sessions, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing its community through education. Interested users can join the local library.[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]== Collections and Services ==[/td]
[td]== Collections and Services ==[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]== Programs and Events ==[/td]
[td]== Programs and Events ==[/td] [td][/td] [td]the library operates programs like Career Guidance, Coding, Robotics, [https://joburg.org.za/media_/Newsro...down-City-libraries-think-out-of-the-box.aspx storytime], [https://www.itweb.co.za/article/job...digital-literacy-competition/VgZey7JlNwJqdjX9 Digital and Information Literacy] and book review sessions, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing its community through education. Interested users can join the local library. [/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Besides lending out material, the Library offer a wide-range of other services including literacy classes, storytelling sessions for youngsters, classroom support, gatherings for older residents and literary competitions. It is also a venues for lectures, exhibitions, and talks.[/td]
[td]Besides lending out material, the Library offer a wide-range of other services including literacy classes, storytelling sessions for youngsters, classroom support, gatherings for older residents and literary competitions. It is also a venues for lectures, exhibitions, and talks.[/td]
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[/td][td][/td] [td]== History ==[/td]
[td]== History ==[/td] [td]In 1886, Lourens Geldenhuys bought part of Braamfontein, when it was still a farm. He attempted to mine for gold but was unsuccessful. Geldenhuys gave a portion of the farm to one of his sons, Louw. Louw married Emmarentia Margaretha Botha. In 1937, the place Emmarentia was laid out. It was named after Louw's wife.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-13 |title=History |url=https://era.org.za/history/ |access-date=2025-09-04 |website=Emmarentia Residents Association |language=en-GB}}</ref>[/td]
[td]In 1886, Lourens Geldenhuys bought part of [[Braamfontein]], when it was still a farm. He attempted to mine for gold but was unsuccessful. Geldenhuys gave a portion of the farm to one of his sons, Louw. Louw married Emmarentia Margaretha Botha. In 1937, the place Emmarentia was laid out, named after Louw's wife.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-13 |title=History |url=https://era.org.za/history/ |access-date=2025-09-04 |website=Emmarentia Residents Association |language=en-GB}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Notable places around the library include [[Emmarentia Dam]], [[Johannesburg Botanical Garden]], [[Melville Koppies]] and Marks Park Clubhouse.[/td] [td][/td] [td]The place Emmarentia was laid out in 1937, after Lourens GeldrenHowever, it was noted that Emmarentia, first established in 1886, is home to a famous dam and gardens.[/td] [td][/td] [td]The neighborhood also shares space with the [https://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsga/johannesburg-botanical-garden.htm Johannesburg Botanical Gardens]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Google Travel |url=https://www.google.co.za/travel/uns...haGNLRXdqNG5kdTZ3TENHQXhVQUFBQUFIUUFBQUFBUUF3 |access-date=2024-05-28 |website=www.google.co.za}}</ref>, opened in 1969. Covering 81-hectares, the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens incorporate the Emmarentia Dam over a 7,5-hectare area.[/td] [td][/td] [td]Beyond these details on the surrounding environment, the library operates programs like Career Guidance, Coding, Robotics, [https://joburg.org.za/media_/Newsro...down-City-libraries-think-out-of-the-box.aspx storytime], [https://www.itweb.co.za/article/job...digital-literacy-competition/VgZey7JlNwJqdjX9 Digital and Information Literacy] and book review sessions, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing its community through education. Interested users can join the local library.[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]== Collections and Services ==[/td]
[td]== Collections and Services ==[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]== Programs and Events ==[/td]
[td]== Programs and Events ==[/td] [td][/td] [td]the library operates programs like Career Guidance, Coding, Robotics, [https://joburg.org.za/media_/Newsro...down-City-libraries-think-out-of-the-box.aspx storytime], [https://www.itweb.co.za/article/job...digital-literacy-competition/VgZey7JlNwJqdjX9 Digital and Information Literacy] and book review sessions, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing its community through education. Interested users can join the local library. [/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Besides lending out material, the Library offer a wide-range of other services including literacy classes, storytelling sessions for youngsters, classroom support, gatherings for older residents and literary competitions. It is also a venues for lectures, exhibitions, and talks.[/td]
[td]Besides lending out material, the Library offer a wide-range of other services including literacy classes, storytelling sessions for youngsters, classroom support, gatherings for older residents and literary competitions. It is also a venues for lectures, exhibitions, and talks.[/td]
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