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Walkley Library
South Road, Sheffield S6 3TD
Tel 0114 231 2947
Fax 0114 231 2947
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.
- Use EventSheffield - the definitive guide to what's on in Sheffield.
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- 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.
Opening Hours
Monday - 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-7pm
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-5.30pm
Thursday - Closed
Friday - 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-5.30pm
Saturday - 9.30am-12.30pm
Sunday - Closed
How to get here
View map of how to get here.
Buses - Use Traveline Yorkshire for up-to-date bus information.
Access facilities
- Walkley Library has limited access
- Parking places can be found on the street
- Public toilet for library users
What we stock
- Talking Books
- Small selection of Urdu books and magazines
- Local history material
- Newspapers:
- Sheffield Star, Daily
- Sheffield Telegraph, Weekly
People's Network Computers
- Free internet access for adults and children
- 4 computers
- Black and white printer
See the People's Network pages for more information.
Facilities Available
- Council job information
- Area Panel minutes
- Various leaflets including information on health, childrens activities, events, college and education courses information etc
- Local bus timetables
- Notice Boards - advertise local events, training and groups - small hire charge, please contact library staff for more details
- Photocopier - A3 and A4 - black and white only
- Childrens area with toys
Events and Activities
Look for what's on at EventSheffield and find out activities in local libraries.
- Councillor's Surgery - 4th Saturday in the month 10.30am-12noon (LibDem Councillors).
- Babytime - 2nd Friday in the month 10.30-11.30am, please contact library staff for more details.
- Coffee Morning - 4th Wednesday in the month 10-11.30am.
- Storytime - Monday 2-3pm. Suitable for 2-4 year olds. There is currently a waiting list, please contact Deborah Bacon for more information tel 0114 231 2947.
- Reading Group - 3rd Monday in the month 6.30-7.30pm.
Local Knowledge
- Walkley Community Forum - 2nd Monday in the month 7-8.30pm Your chance to have your say on local issues. Organises local summer festival, campaigns to improve quality of life in Walkley, active in planning issues and in tidying up the green spaces and shopping areas. Open to all local residents and businesses. Contact Roanna Heller, tel 0114 232 3240 or access Walkley Community Forum website for more information.
Statistics
For 2007-2008 statistics please see "How are we performing?".
Find out information about our "Improving Choice" survey and our recent "Children's Survey".
Feedback
Use our online form to send your compliments, queries, comments and complaints to us.
Please note that the inclusion of any website or link on this list does not mean that they have been vetted or recommended by Sheffield City Council. It is important to make sure that you are happy that they are suitable for your own requirements.
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