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

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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.

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. 

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. 

Volunteers from Broomhill Library and the Friends of Sheffield Botanical Gardens will staff a Book Sale on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February in the Education Centre in the Botanical Gardens (near the Thompson Road entrance). The sale will be open between 11.00am and 3.00pm each day with proceeds supporting both the Library and the Botanical Gardens. This is a large space allowing us to display a vast stock of fiction and non-fiction books. As you might expect, a large number of  gardening titles will displayed for sale.

Following meetings with staff at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital we are pleased to announce that the library will be able to issue batteries for NHS hearing-aids from Monday 8 January 2018. A single pack of batteries will be issued on presentation of your NHS Hearing Clinic card or older brown booklet. We have stocks of the two most commonly used battery types and will be able to acquire further types from the NHS if requested. We are unable to fit batteries or conduct repairs. Such assistance will continue to be provided at the walk-in clinics held at the Hallamshire. We hope this new service will save people a journey and reduce demands on the busy reception desk at the Hallamshire.

The Christmas Book Sale starts at 10.30am on Saturday 2 December and will run until 4.00pm on Saturday 9 December. A cake sale will also take place on Saturday 2 December with teas and coffees available while you browse. We will have the largest selection of fiction and non-fiction titles on display including a selection of vintage books of interest to collectors. We also have five remaining vintage Wentworth jigsaws plus a large selection of children's books. 

Chatterbooks is happening on Wednesdays after school, during term time, from Wednesday 8th November, for an hour from 4.00 - 5.00pm. Refreshments will be provided, in the Children's Library. The cost is £1 per session or £5 for the coming half term. Please see the poster and the letter for more details!

A Ukelele Club for beginners and intermediate players aged 7-11 years will commence on Tuesday 14 November and run for six weeks until Christmas. This offers fun and tuition and is a good way of introducing children to stringed instruments. Attendance is charged at £4.00 per session of which £1.00 is donated to Broomhill Library. Please register your child in advance at the library reception desk.