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Central Children's Library
Central Library, Surrey Street,
Sheffield S1 1XZ
Tel: 0114 273 4734
Special Events
Horrid Henry Storytelling
Come along to the Central Children's Library for stories, fun and games.
Taking place on Thursday 28th August, 2 - 3pm.
Suitable for ages 8 and under.
Summer Activities
In-house crafts, drop in sessions running all day from 10.30am - 4.30pm.
(Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult).
Monday 21st July - Wheels on the Bus
Friday 25th July - Row Row Row Your Boat
Saturday 26th July - The Owl and the Pussycat
Monday 28th July - Incy Wincy Spider
Friday 1st August - Snakes and Ladders Game
Saturday 2nd August - Chinese Fan
Monday 4th August - Panda Mask
Friday 8th August - Sports Door Hanger
Saturday 9th August - Team Photo Frame
Monday 11th August - Dangly Leg Footballer
Saturday 16th August - Sports Bookmark
Monday 18th August - Chinese Lion Puppet
Friday 22nd August - Football Game
Saturday 23rd August - Penalty Shootout
Friday 29th August - Stand-up Football Fan
Saturday 30th August - Trophy Pen Pot
Manga Workshop
Come along and take part in a Manga workshop for 10-16 year olds at the Central Children's Library.
Monday 15th September, 5.30 - 7.30pm
Please contact the library to book a place on tel: 273 4734.
Author Event!
Come along and meet Berlie Doherty who will be talking about writing and reading from her books at the Central Children's Library.
Taking place on Saturday 20th September, 2.30-3.30pm.
Suitable for 7-12 year olds (children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult).
Library Information
Holiday Opening Hours
Extended opening hours for the holidays start from the 21st July until the 30th August.
Monday 10.30am - 5pm
Tuesday 10.30am - 5pm
Wednesday 10.30am - 5pm
Thursday 10.30am - 5pm
Friday 10.30am - 5pm
Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Normal Opening Hours
Monday 10.30am-5pm
Tuesday 1-5pm
Wednesday 1-5pm
Thursday 1-5pm
Friday 10.30am-5pm
Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm
Access is by the lower entrance on Surrey Street. For buggy and wheelchair access there is an entrance on Arundel Gate. Please ring the bell for attention.
People's Network Computers
- Three computers
- Free internet access for children and adults accompanied by children
- Access to other Microsoft applications
- 1 black & white printer
- Prints cost 5 pence per sheet
Online Services
- Go beyond Google and use our free 24/7 online reference libraries in your library or at home - CREDOreference, CREDOStudent, Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Grove Art, Grove Music, KnowUK, Oxford Reference Online, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford Islamic Studies Online, Oxford Language Dictionaries Online, Who's Who & Who Was Who
- 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.
- Use EventSheffield - the definitive guide to what's on in Sheffield.
- Why not begin tracing your ancestors with Ancestry.com.
- Use PN Enquire - a free 24 hours, 7 days a week online service that enables anyone to ask a question at any time day or night, so people do not need to wait until their local library opens.
- Find local clubs, groups, voluntary organisations and services in Sheffield using Help Yourself
Statistics for 2007/2008
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