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Broomhill Library
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Taptonville Road, Sheffield, S10 5BR
Tel 0114 273 4276
Online Services
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- Access online national, regional and local newspapers using NewsUK, including the Sheffield Star or look through our online magazines & journals using Infotrac Custom Journals
- You can check and renew items you have on loan and also reserve items using the online Library Catalogue. You need a Personal Identification Number (PIN number) to request an item or view your membership details.
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Opening Hours
Monday - 10am-7.30pm
Tuesday - 9.30am-5.30pm
Wednesday - 9.30am-5.30pm
Thursday - Closed
Friday - 9.30am-5.30pm
Saturday - 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm
Sunday - Closed
Important - changes to opening hours from 1 December 2008.
How to get here
View location map of Broomhill Library. For bus information view Travel South Yorkshire website.
What we stock
- Find out about and use the Life in Great Britain Citizenship Course
- CDs
- DVDs
- Language courses on CD and cassette
- Talking books
- Community Language materials including Chinese books and magazines and Urdu books
- Newspapers:
- Sheffield Star
- Sheffield Telegraph
- The Independent
- Magazines:
- Which?
- Chinese language magazines
- Various teen magazines
People's Network Computers
- Free internet access for adults and children
- 4 computers
- 1 scanner
- 1 computer dedicated for use by children
It may be advisable to book in advance at busy times.
Facilities available
- Photocopier - A4 and A3
- Noticeboards - please contact library staff for more information
Events and Activities
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- Reading Group - 1st Monday in the month 6.30pm -7.30pm. Please contact the library staff for more details
- Baby Time - 1st Tuesday in the month 10-11am (term time only)
- Story Time - Under 5's - Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-2.45pm (please ring as there is a waiting list). Term time only
- Chatterbooks Reading Group - 1st Friday in the month 4-5pm. For 8-12 year olds. Discuss your favourite book. Different book themes each month. Games and activities.
- Homework Zone - Every Tuesday in term-time 4-5pm. For 11-14 year olds. Free use of books, computer and printer. Goodies for every member at every other meeting. Special prize for members who attend 12 meetings. Pop into the library to sign up (places limited).
- Craft Group - Every Tuesday in term-time 10am-12pm. Contact Doreen Deller 0114 2302465
- Knitting group - Every Wednesday in term-time 10am-12pm. Contact Alice Hawarth: (0114) 2301486.
Statistics for 2007/2008
For 2007-2008 statistics please see "How are we performing?"
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