This year the theme, "Read in your language @ your library" and the provincial theme of ?Be practical and creative @ your library?. The latter theme is developed by the Western Cape Provincial Library Services (to which the City of Cape Town's libraries are affiliated) while the national theme is determined by the Library & Information Association of SA (LIASA). 

As part of Library Week, public libraries will also hold a Fine Free Week promotion.  All library materials returned late during Library Week will be exempt from fines.  Unfortunately, previously accrued fines will still be payable.