The adventure starts here
Please note: the following activities will not take place during the week of half term - February 17th - 21st: Crafty Kids, Chatterbooks, Stay and Play, and Friday Fun. They will resume on February 24th.
Opening Times
Mon 10:00 - 17:30
Tues 10:00 - 17:30
Weds 10:00 - 17:30
Thurs Closed
Fri 10:00 - 17:30
Sat 10:00 - 13:00
Spotlight On...
Celebrate Lunar New Year with us!
Friday 14th February, 18:30 - 20:30
RSVP here to let us know if you're coming. The online form includes a signup if you'd like to bring snacks, appetizers, or a main dish.
Social Gardening Club March sessions begin on Wednesday, March 5th
The Social Gardening Club is a place to learn gardening, floristry, and more, while meeting new friends. The club is led by an experienced facilitator and no prior gardening experience is needed. All tools and refreshments are provided. Indoor gardening will be held during bad weather.
Schedule: Wednesdays in March from 10:30 - 12:00:
March 5th (this is also the trial session date)
March 12th
March 19th
March 26th
Suggested donation is £3 per session.
Booking is essential. Please sign up for all the sessions you plan to attend. March 5th is also the trial date for those who are not ready to sign up for all four weeks.
Social Gardening Club signup form
Try a social gardening 'drop-in' session in February
We've added three more social gardening meetings in February. If you'd like to find out more about social gardening, please feel free to stop by one or more of these sessions from 10:30 - 12:00 on:
Wednesday, February 12th
Wednesday, February 19th
Wedesday, February 26th
No prior signup is needed for February drop-in sessions
Is your group looking for a space to meet?
Rentable space opportunities at Broomhill Community Library
If you're looking for a Broomhill location to host a one-time event or regularly scheduled meetings, please contact us. We have spaces in our library building that are available after-hours and at weekends. We're hoping to offer during-hours rentals in the future. Our library has plenty of chairs and tables, reconfigurable spaces, and a kitchen.
Please complete this enquiry form and we'll contact you shortly.
The Bookstore at Broomhill Community Library
Open when the library is open
Welcome to the Bookstore! We have a wide range of 'almost new' to 'gently used' adult and children's books for sale. Our inventory is continously being updated thanks to generous donations from our community of avid readers. You'll find recent best sellers, books by favourite authors, and new writers you may want to give a go.
Suggested donation is £1 for adult and older children's books, and 50p for pre-school children's books. All proceeds from book sales are used to support library programs.
Donations to the Bookstore
Your donation of children's books helps to grow our library cataloque.
When possible, we add donations of children's books that are in excellent condition to our library catalogue. Your donation will benefit many children in our community.
Your donations of good quality books are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the Reception Desk in the Library. Bulk donations can be accepted by prior arrangement with the library. Please note that we cannot accept the following:
Books in unsaleable condition
Large, oversized books such as encylopeadias and large dictionairies
Readers Digest sets
Technology resources at the library
Library computers are available for use during open hours on a first come basis. If you'd like to reserve a library computer for a specific day and time, please contact us ahead of time.
Additional services:
Document scanner
Printing in black and white or colour
Free wi-fi
Photocopying
Document lamination
Our library volunteers are able to help you use the computers and other technology resources. Just ask at the reception desk if you need help. Specialist help is available by appointment only.
Reserve a spot at these upcoming events
Crafternoons Sewing
Crazy patchwork heart lavender bags
Monday 10th February
14:00 - 15:30.
Please reserve your spot: Sewing Group signup
Crafternoons Arts and Crafts - Spoon Painting
led by Katya Robin
Monday 24th February 14:00 - 15:30
Enjoy this contemporary approach to the art of ornamental folkart painted spoons. Please reserve your spot: Arts and Crafts signup
Crafternoons Arts and Crafts- Jumping Jack and Jills
led by Katya Robin
Monday 31st March 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for a fun afternoon making articulated paper puppets. Please reserve your spot: Arts and Crafts signup
Library News
Give the gift of your time and talent as a volunteer
Do you have a few hours a week to help support Broomhill Community Library? There are so many ways to contribute as a volunteer, both at the library and from home. We'll work with you to find the best fit for your interests and availability. Some of our volunteer opportunities are listed here.
We're Celebrating 10-years of Volunteer-Run Libraries in Sheffield
Last autumn, a group of volunteers from Broomhill Community Library attended the 10th anniversary celebration event of Volunteer Libraries in Sheffield. Representatives from each of the 16 volunteer libraries across the city were thanked for their success and for the many contributions to their communities over the last decade. Judith Pitchforth, Chair of Broomhill Community Trust which oversees the running of the library, was asked to share her thoughts about being a library volunteer. You can read Judith's remarks here.
Enjoy this video celebrating the ten-year anniversary of volunteer-run libraries in Sheffield.
This BBC article discusses how volunteer libraries have evolved into community hubs, with a focus on Sheffield libraries and an interview with Judith Pitchforth.
Help boost our Co-op award
Broomhill Community Trust has received an award from the Co-op Local Community Fund project to support our Heritage Gardens. You can help us boost our award. Click here to learn how
Sheffield Children's University
Broomhill Community Library is pleased to be an approved learning destination and participant in Sheffield Children's University (CU).
This program encourages children and young people to develop essential life skills by taking part in learning activities in their own time. Click here to read more about the program.In order to participate and earn CU credits, you'll need to buy a Passport to Learning. You can purchase a passport from the library's reception desk for £3.50.
Pop in for a comfy quiet read and a cuppa!
We are a welcoming place, so pop in for a cup of tea or coffee, for quiet reading, or to use the computer. Relax and read the Sheffield Weekly Telegraph or i newspaper daily, or a book....
Our thanks to all our supporters