Crystal Peaks Library

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• Opening hours
• How to get here
• Access facilities
• What we stock
• People's Network Computers
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• Events and activities
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Opening hours

How to get here

Access facilities

• Wheelchair access to the library
• Access to the 'Artspace' area of the library via a lift
• One of the People's Network computers has a height adjustable table for wheelchair users, and a large screen for the visually impaired.

What we stock

• Find out about and use the Life in Great Britain Citizenship Course
• Adult and children’s books
• Large print books
• Talking books (both cassette and CD format)
• Music CDs
• Videos and DVD's
• Ordnance survey maps
• Language courses (limited number)
• Newspapers (Daily Telegraph, The Sheffield Star, Sheffield Telegraph and Yorkshire Post)
• Magazines (Which?, Various teenage magazines)
• Pedometers - for loan

People's Network Computers

• Nine computers with free internet access for adults and children
• Free access of computer software including Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint
• One computer has a scanner, a height adjustable table for wheelchair users, and a large screen for the visually impaired.

Facilities Available

• Photocopier - A4 and A3, with ability to enlarge/reduce images
• Fax Machine - to both send and receive
• Laminating Service - A4, A3 and credit card sizes

Events and activities

• Baby Time - Last Thursday in the month 10.30-11.30am. For babies, toddlers, parents and carers. Share books, rhymes.  Admission free.
• Storytime for Under Five's - Every Tuesday 2-3pm (term time only). Admission free. There is a waiting list for this group, please contact the library staff for more information.
• Friday Club - Friday 5.30-6.30pm (term time only).  Meet in the Artspace. Reading, activities and games. Average age group, 7 - 13 years old. Admission free. There is a waiting list for this group, please contact the library staff for more information. 
• Chatterbooks - Last Friday in the month, 5.30-6.30pm (term time only). Average age group, 7 - 13 years old. Admission free. For those who enjoy reading, games, quizzes and many more fun activities. There is a waiting list for this group, please contact the library staff for more information.   
• PEEP – Monday 1.30-2.30pm. A fun based course on child development for parents, carers and minders to attend with their pre-school children. The course lasts for ten weeks, leading to a certificate. Please contact the library staff to book your place. For more information please see the PEEP website.
• Computer Classes – Classes for both beginners and intermediates. Each course lasts for ten weeks. There is a charge for these courses, please contact the library staff for more details.
• First Tuesday Talks - 1st Tuesday in the month 2.15-3.15pm.  Meet in the Artspace. Talks given by speakers on a diverse range of subjects.  Admission free, refreshments provided.
• Crystal Peaks Women's Group - Monday 10am-12.30pm.  Meet in the Artspace. Women's' craft group for the over 60's.  There is a waiting list for this group, please contact the library staff for more information.
• Cross Stitch Club - 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays in the month 10am-1pm.  Meet in the Artspace. Cross stitch class for beginners onwards. There is a waiting list for this group, please contact the library staff for more details.
• Sequence Dancing - Wednesday 11am-1pm.  Meet in the Artspace.
• Stitches Circle - Thursday 2-4pm.  Meet in the Artspace. Mixed craft group including crocheting, embroidery, knitting etc. There is a waiting list for this group, please contact the library staff for more information.
• Mums & Tums - Friday 9.30am–12 noon An advice and information help group run by midwives for new mums and mums to be. Please contact the library staff for more details.
• Brush Strokes - Painting Group - Friday 2-4pm.  Meet in the Artspace. Please contact the library staff for more information.
• The Glass Mountain Writers - Thursday 2-3.30pm An informal and supportive group for writers who wish to share their work with others. A small charge is made to cover tea and biscuits.
• Crystal Peaks Reading Group - Monthly, Monday 2-3pm An informal discussion group to discuss favourite reads. Please contact the library staff for more information.
• Crystal Peaks Bereavement Drop-in Centre – Fridays, 10am–12 noon. Opportunity to meet with other people who have experienced loss. There is an informal atmosphere and coffee and tea are served. For anyone wishing to speak privately there is a separate room available. Please contact the library staff for more details.
• Local & Live - Thursday 7.30-9.30pm Amateur dramatics group. Over 16's only. Please contact the library staff for more information.
• Councillor's Surgeries - 1st, 2nd & 4th Saturday in the month 10-11am. Important notice: There are no Councillor's surgeries during the month of August.
• MP's Surgery - 3rd Saturday in the month 9.30-11am. An appointment system now operates. Appointments will be made between 10-11am. Constituents without appointments will be seen between 9.30-10am, depending on time constraints. To make an appointment telephone 0114 273 4444. Important notice: There are no MP surgeries during the month of August.

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