News
August 27th - Bank Holiday
Broomhill Library will be closed on Monday August 27th and will reopen as usual on Tuesday 28th August. |
Volunteers - wanted!
We have vacancies for volunteers to work in the library on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 1.30 to 5.30 pm. If you are interested, please call in at the library or go to our volunteering section and download a form and return to us. Thanks! |
Children's Summer Reading Challenge - The Mischief Makers
The Summer Reading Challenge starts on Saturday 14th july and will run throughout the school holidays. Register and join in the fun with The Mischief Makers! There are also challenges for pre-school children and on;line challenges and fun for all, including an introductory video: https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/2833/ See you soon!! |
Broomhill Festival - Thank you!
Thank you for supporting the events in the Broomhill Community Library, raising funds for the Broomhill Community Trust which is the charity aiming to raise funds to improve the facilities for everyone at the library. Our book sale goes on - just not quite as enormous as during the festival! |
Speak English Better! - A new course
A new course will start on Tuesdays, from Tuesday 5th June from 12.30 to 2.00 pm, here in the Library. Further details on the enclosed leaflet |
| Attachments:
BCL SPEAK ENGLISH BETTER POSTER.pdf
Exploring what matters - An Action for Happiness course
An 8 week course starting in Broomhill Community Library on Wednesday 25th April from 7.00 to 9.00pm. This course aims to explore what really matters for a happy and meaningful life. To find out more, please email jane@evaconsulting.co.uk or check the website
www.actionforhappiness.org/join |
| Attachments:
AfH Course poster universal.pptx
Leaflet.docx
Closure over Easter & on Wednesday 4th April
The library will be closed from 5.30 pm on Wednesday 28th March through to 10.00 am on Tuesday 3rd April for the Easter break. We are OPEN on Tuesday 3rd April, but we shall also be closed on WEDNESDAY 4th APRIL because of the electrical work that is taking place. To renew books online please go to http://library.sheffield.gov.uk/uhtbin/webcat or call us on 0114 273 4276 when the library is open. We will then reopen at 10.00 am on Friday 6th April. . |
Computer Support Sessions
We are now able to offer computer support sessions on Tuesday and Saturday mornings between 10.00am and 12.00pm. These are intended for adults who are less confident with using e-mail, finding information on-line and organising their personal computer. Sessions last an hour and need to be booked in advance at the library, via enquiries@broomhill-library.org.uk or on 0114 273 4276. |
Fire Safety Upgrade Works
Work to upgrade the fire detection system and fire proofing at the library will take place between Monday 12 March and Thursday 29 March. Whilst no library closures are planned we have taken the precaution of extending loan periods until Tuesday 3 April. We intend that all regular activities and events will take place as planned during this period. Should temporary closures be required at short notice, details will be made available at the library and through the website, Twitter and Facebook. |
Library Annual General Meeting
The AGM will take place on Saturday 10 March 2018 between 4.30pm and 6.00pm at the Beacon Methodist Church in Broomhill. This will be a joint AGM for Broomhill Community Library (BCL) Ltd and the newly formed charitable incorporated organisation, Broomhill Community Trust (BCT). Together with the annual report and the election of Trustees, the meeting will also feature a presentation by Thread Architects who have recently been commissioned to develop options for the development of the building and heritage gardens. All who are concerned about the future of the library are welcome to attend. If you wish to take part in the election of Trustees you will need to be a member of BCL and/or BCT. Membership is free but requires registration at the library by 23 February 2018. |
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