Olof Palme Municipal Library
SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS:
SENIOR LIBRARIAN: Mrs Bibi Nasseembee PEERBUCUS-BAHADOOR
LIBRARIAN: Mrs Vandhana POONTAUB
LIBRARY OFFICER: Mrs Preethee CAUSSY
Created in 1946, the library was located on the left wing of the old administration building, constituting of the Town Hall, before moving into a new concrete building in 1964, the present municipal administration bloc. The library was first the depository of the British Council.
The library was named Olof Palme in March 1986 in memory of the Swedish politician who was, assassinated on 28 February 1986. He was, among others, remembered for his engagement for the liberation of oppressed people in the 3rd world countries.
The library is the unique Municipal library in Mauritius which is ISO certified by Mauritius Standard Bureau. In quest for excellence, the library is continuously working towards upgrading and providing better quality service to meet the new and emerging needs of its users. The library provides a range of services namely; Lending, Reference, Children’s section, Local history, newspapers, Cyber-Café, branch libraries, photocopy and book reservation services. Internet access is free and wifi facilities are available in the main library as well as in branch libraries.
The library underwent continuous development since its creation. In 1984, the children section was created followed by a complete renovation of the library. In 1995, the Cyber Café and Audiovisual services were launched but the latter was discontinued in 2010. In line with the decision of the Council to decentralize the library services, the branch library project has been developed in remote regions of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill. The most recent branch library, Bibliothèque du Savoir was inaugurated on 02 May 2019. There are 10 mini libraries and 1 branch library located in the suburb regions of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill namely in Maingard, Camp Le Vieux, Mare Gravier, Chebel, Plaisance, Trèfles, Mont Roches, Stanley and Les Chebecs.
The aim of the library is to provide a library service that caters for educational, cultural, leisure and information needs of the different components of the community. Since 2011 the library is regularly organising literary activities such as Quiz, ‘Des Chiffres et Des Lettres’, ‘Dictée’, ‘Reading Aloud’ for primary and secondary students.
Access to library services is free for residents of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill except to non-residents who are using the lending section to borrow books and magazines. The library holds a collection of more than 50 000 books. An annual input of more than 2800 books and magazines enriches the library collection. More than 120 new books are displayed monthly before they are released whilst latest magazines issues are put on shelves on a weekly basis
Quality Policy
- We ensure that all services are delivered in accordance with the ever changing expectations of both the authorities and the citizens.
- We commit to comply with customer, regulatory, statutory, social and environmental obligations.
- We shall ensure that we provide library services of the highest quality to our valued customers. In the provision of our service, we shall strive to comply with all requirements and to improve continually.
Main services offered by Olof Palme Library:
- Lending services (Books and magazines for adult and children)
- Reference services
- Cyber-café
- Photocopy service
- Reading corner
- Free wifi facilities
- Book renewal by phone (454-2181-Direct line, 413-7600) or by email on mbbrhmunlib@gmail.com
- Book reservation
With the new Local Government Act of 2011, membership to the library (Lending service) is free to the residents of Beau Bassin Rose Hill only. The library holds a collection of more than 50 000 books and subscribes to some 32 titles of magazines.
An annual input of more than 2800 books and magazines enriches the library collection. More than 120 new books are displayed monthly before they are released whilst latest magazines issues are put on shelves on a weekly basis. For further details on new books, please consult the Municipal website on www.bbrh.org
Presently the library has embarked on a new project and has initiated and organised library activities (such as reading aloud, initiation to reading, quiz, etc.) in remote regions of Beau Bassin/Rose Hill to market the library services and to promote and develop reading culture among children.
- Opening Hours
| Sections | Period | Opening Hours |
| Main library – Adult/Children/Reading area/Cybercafé (Town Hall, Royal Road, Rose Hill) | Mid-January to Mid-December | Weekdays: 09.00-17.00 hours |
| Saturdays: 09.00-12.00 hours | ||
| Mid-December to Mid-January | Weekdays: 09.00- 16.00 hours | |
| Saturdays: 09.00-12.00 hours | ||
| Reference Library (Eddy Norton Hall) | Mid-January to Mid-December | Weekdays: 09.00-17.00 hours |
| Mid-December to Mid-January | Weekdays: 09.00-16.00 hours | |
| Saturdays: Closed | ||
| Mini/Sub Libraries | Period | Opening Hours |
| 1. Maingard Sub Library (Marie Michel Utile Centre Cr Maingard/Pope Hennessy St. Beau Bassin) | Mid-January to Mid-December | Weekdays: 12.00-17.00 hours |
| Mid-December to Mid-January & School Holidays | Weekdays: 9.00-12.00 ; 13.00-16.00 hours | |
| Closed on Wednesdays | ||
| Saturdays: 09.00-12.00 hours | ||
| 2. Mare Gravier Mini Library (Hossenally St., Mare Gravier, Beau Bassin) | Mid-January to Mid-December | Weekdays: 14.30-17.00 hours |
| Mid-December to Mid-January | Weekdays: 13.00-16.00 hours | |
| Closed on Tuesdays | ||
| Saturdays: 09.00-12.00 hours | ||
| 3. Trèfles Mini Library (J. Rougeot Polyvalent Centre, Dr. Ferrière St., Trèfles, Rose Hill) | Mid-January to Mid-December | Weekdays: 14.30-17.00 hours |
| Mid-December to Mid-January | Weekdays: 13.00-16.00 hours | |
| Closed on Fridays | ||
| Saturdays: 09.00-12.00 hours | ||
| 4. Camp Levieux Mini Library (Ave. Crétin, Camp Levieux, Rose Hill) | Mid-January to Mid-December | Weekdays: 14.30-17.00 hours |
| Mid-December to Mid-January | Weekdays: 13.00-16.00 hours | |
| Closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays | ||
| 5. Chebel Mini Library (Mère Thérèsa Social Hall, Chebel Branch Road, Beau Bassin) | Mid-January to Mid-December | Weekdays: 14.30-17.00 hours |
| Mid-December to Mid-January | Weekdays: 13.00-16.00 hours | |
| Closed on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | ||
| Saturdays: 09.00-12.00 hours | ||
| 6. Les Chebecs Mini Library (Sir Gaëtan Duval Municipal Centre, Les Chebecs) | Mid-January to Mid-December | Weekdays: 14.30-17.00 hours |
| Mid-December to Mid-January | Weekdays: 13.00-16.00 hours | |
| Closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays | ||
| 7. Plaisance Mini Library (Emile Duvivier Social Hall, Sister Marie Clémence, Plaisance) | Mid-January to Mid-December | Weekdays: 14.30-17.00 hours |
| Mid-December to Mid-January | Weekdays: 13.00-16.00 hours | |
| Closed on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays | ||
| 8. Stanley Mini Library (Berthaud St., Stanley, Rose Hill) | Mid-January to Mid-December | Weekdays: 14.30-17.00 hours |
| Mid-December to Mid-January | Weekdays: 13.00-16.00 hours | |
| Closed on Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays | ||
| 9. Roland Moothoo Library (Mozart Lane, Trèfles) | Mid-January to Mid-December | Weekdays: 14.30-17.00 hours |
| Mid-December to Mid-January | Weekdays: 13.00-16.00 hours | |
| Closed on Tuesday, Wednesdays & Fridays | ||
| Saturdays: 9.00-12.00 hours | ||
| 10. Mont Roches Mini Library (Raymond Rivet St., Mont Roches) | Mid-January to Mid-December | Weekdays: 14.30-17.00 hours |
| Mid-December to Mid-January | Weekdays: 13.00-16.00 hours | |
| Closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays | ||
| 11. Bibliothèque du Savoir (Espace Concorde, Camp Levieux, Rose-Hill) | Mid-January to Mid-December | Weekdays: 14.30-17.00 hours |
| Mid-December to Mid-January | Weekdays: 13.00-16.00 hours | |
| Closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays | ||
| Saturdays: 9.00-12.00 hours | ||