Our libraries

Some library services in Sheffield are delivered by us, and some by community groups and volunteers. This page gives details of all libraries accessible to the public in Sheffield.

You can view a map of all our libraries.

Planned late openings

To support staffed planned training and maintenance, we have regular planned late openings.

You can find out what libraries will be affected at any given time on this page.

September 2025

  • Central Library: Tuesday 23, 11am opening
  • Chapeltown Library: Wednesday 3, 1pm opening
  • Crystal Peaks Library: Wednesday 3, 1pm opening
  • Darnall Library: Wednesday 10, 1pm opening
  • Ecclesall Library: Tuesday 9, 1pm opening
  • Firth Park Library: Wednesday 17, 1pm opening
  • Highfield Library: Tuesday 16, 1pm opening
  • Hillsborough Library: Wednesday 10, 1pm opening
  • Manor Library: Wednesday 24, 1pm opening
  • Parson Cross Library: Wednesday 17, 1pm opening
  • Stocksbridge Library: Wednesday 24, 1pm opening
  • Woodseats Library: Tuesday 23, 1pm opening

October 2025

  • Central Library: Monday 20, 1pm opening. Central Children's Library open as normal
  • Chapeltown Library: Tuesday 7, 1pm opening
  • Crystal Peaks Library: Tuesday 14, 1pm opening
  • Darnall Library: Tuesday 7, 1pm opening
  • Ecclesall Library: Wednesday 8, 1pm opening
  • Firth Park Library: Tuesday 21, 1pm opening
  • Highfield Library: Wednesday 15, 1pm opening
  • Hillsborough Library: Tuesday 14, 1pm opening
  • Manor Library: Tuesday 28, 1pm opening
  • Parson Cross Library: Tuesday 21, 1pm opening
  • Stocksbridge Library: Tuesday 28, 1pm opening
  • Woodseats Library: Wednesday 22, 1pm opening

Libraries delivered by Sheffield City Council

Central Children's Library

Call 0114 273 4734.

Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ

Opening times

  • Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Central Library

You can reach the Central Library at centrallending.library@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 273 4727.

You can reach the Information section of the Central Library at information.library@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 273 4712.

Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ

There is a bus gate on Arundel Gate outside the Novotel. Please follow on site directional signs to reach us via the alternative route if travelling by car.

Opening times

  • Monday: 10am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 8pm
  • Thursday: 10am to 5pm
  • Friday: 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm

Accessibility

The Central Library was built in the 1930s and is now a Grade II listed building. As such, access for people with limited mobility is not as good as we would like. Improving access is an important part of long-term plans for the Library.

  • there are disabled parking spaces for blue badge holders outside the Central Library building – this is restricted for 3 hours (with no subsequent return for 3 hours)
  • we have lift access trough the door on Arundel Gate (on the opposite side of the road to Sheffield Hallam University)
  • we welcome assistance dogs
  • there is an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities on the ground floor (please ask staff for directions if needed)
Chapeltown Library

chapeltown.library@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 203 7000.

Nether Ley Avenue, Sheffield, S35 1AE

Opening times

  • Monday: 10am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 5pmWednesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Crystal Peaks Library

crystalpeaks.library@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 293 0612.

1-3 Peak Square, Crystal Peaks Complex, Waterthorpe, Sheffield, S20 7PH

Opening times

  • Monday: 10am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Darnall Library

darnall.library@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 203 7429.

Britannia Road, Sheffield, S9 5JG

Opening times

  • Monday: 10am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Ecclesall Library

ecclesall.library@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 203 7222.

120 Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield, S11 9PL

Opening times

  • Monday: 10am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Firth Park Library

firthpark.library@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 203 7433.

443 Firth Park Road, Sheffield, S5 6QQ

Opening times

  • Monday: 10am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Highfield Library and Children's Centre

highfield.library@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 203 7204.

You can call the children's department at 0114 293 0018.

London Road, Sheffield, S2 4NF

Opening times

  • Monday: 10am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Hillsborough Library

hillsborough.library@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 203 9529.

Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 4HD

Opening times

  • Monday: 10am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Local Studies Library

archives@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 273 4753.

Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ

Manor Library

manor.library@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 203 7805.

Ridgeway Road, Sheffield, S12 2SS

Opening times

  • Monday: 10am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Parson Cross Library

parsoncross.library@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 203 9533.

The Learning Zone, 320 Wordsworth Avenue, S5 8NL

Opening times

  • Monday: 10am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Stocksbridge Library

stocksbridge.library@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 273 4205.

IKON Church, 512 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, S36 2DU

Opening times

  • Monday: 10:30am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 3:30pm
Woodseats Library

woodseats.library@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 293 0411.

The Roddick Building, 900 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0SH

Opening times

  • Monday: 10am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm

Libraries delivered by Community and Volunteer Groups

  • Broomhill Library
  • Burngreave Library
  • Ecclesfield Library
  • Frecheville Library
  • Gleadless Library
  • Greenhill Library
  • Jordanthorpe Library
  • Newfield Green Library
  • Park Library
  • Southey Library
  • Stannington Library
  • Tinsley Library
  • Totley Library
  • Upperthorpe Library
  • Walkley Library
  • Woodhouse Community Library

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