Jul 20, 2026
We are delighted to welcome children’s book author and illustrator Emily House back to Oude Leeskamer during the school holidays for another edition of her much-loved illustration workshops! Designed for children aged 8–10 years, this fun and interactive...
Jul 20, 2026
On Saturday the 18th of July we celebrate Mandela Day surrounded by the immersive murals in our current exhibition. For 67 minutes, we will explore stories, discover new worlds, and celebrate the magic of books. With one eye on a clock counting down the 67 minutes, we...
Jul 20, 2026
Join us for the launch of Debbie Loots’ third novel, Die vrou met nege lewens. A woman on the brink of sixty finds herself at a crossroads. Her career is fading, her relationship is falling apart, and her youngest child is about to leave home. What comes next?...
Jul 20, 2026
Join us for a morning with award-winning author Patricia Schonstein in conversation with Lucinda Jolly about her latest novel: The Glass Island. Schonstein’s surrealist autobiography examines the shortcomings of humanity. Daring and enchanting, her eighth novel...
Jul 20, 2026
Join us for a morning with Professor Emeritus of Architecture Dieter Holm in conversation with Dorothea van Zyl about his book, Elly Holm – From Berlin to Hartbeespoort. The life story of the versatile artist Elly Holm (11 April 1911 – 9 December 2000) begins in...
