Easter Holiday Children's Activities

Once again we have a brilliant range of free activities to keep your kids entertained over the Easter holidays!

Our theme for this quarter is "Outdoors", so we have lots of opportunities to get crafty both indoors and out (weather permitting).

Please note that all our libraries are closed on Friday 3 April, Saturday 4 April, Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April.

Read on to find out what's on at your local library...

Central Library and Central Children's

Tales and Tunes

Monday 30 March and Friday 10 April, 11am-midday. Age 5 and under
No need to book, just drop in!

Amazelab outdoor-themed science workshop
Wednesday 1 April, 10.30am-12.30pm. Age 5-11

Book via Eventbrite

Parent Club - songs, rhymes, and a chance to meet other parents
Wednesday 1 April and Wednesday 8 April, 3pm-3.45pm. Age 18 months and under
No need to book, just drop in!

Children's Sensory Writing Workshop and Book Signing with Chloë Heuch, author of A History of My Weird

Wednesday 8 April, Carpenter Room, 2.30pm-3.30pm. Age 9+
Book via Eventbrite

Hive Young Writers' Day

Saturday 11 April, Carpenter Room, 10.30am-3.30pm. Age 15-26

Book via Hive

Chapeltown Library

Easter Hunt

Monday 30 March - Wednesday 1 April. Age 6-10.

Drop in any time during library opening hours

Easter-themed Storytime
Monday 30 March, 10.30am-11.15am. Age 5 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Easter-themed Babytime
Tuesday 31 March and Tuesday 7 April, 10.30am-11.15am. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Outdoor play and storytelling

Wednesday 1 April, 2.30pm-3.30pm. Age 7 and under
Meet at the library. This event will take place outside, weather permitting.
Booking required - please contact the library on 0114 2037000 or chapeltown.library@sheffield.gov.uk

Crystal Peaks Library

Storytime
Monday 30 March, 10.15am-11am. Age 5 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Babytime
Wednesday 1 April and Wednesday 8 April, 10.15am-11am. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Darnall Library

Chatterbooks children's reading group

Saturday 28 March, 11.30am-12.30pm. Age 8-11.
Booking required - please contact the library on 0114 2037429 or darnall.library@sheffield.gov.uk

Babytime
Monday 30 March, 2.15pm-3.15pm. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Play, Chat and Learn with Family Hubs

Tuesday 31 March, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 5 and under, plus older siblings

No need to book, just drop in!

Amazelab outdoor-themed science workshop
Wednesday 1 April, 10.30am-12.30pm. Age 5-11

Book via Eventbrite

Storytime

Tuesday 7 April, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 5 and under
No need to book, just drop in!

Ecclesall Library

Easter Egg Hunt
Monday 30 March - Wednesday 1 April. All ages

Drop in any time during library opening hours

Storytime
Monday 30 March, 2pm-3pm. Age 5 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Babytime
Wednesday 1 April and Wednesday 8 April, 2pm-3pm. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Outdoor play and storytelling
Tuesday 31 March, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 7 and under

Meet at the library. This event will take place outside, weather permitting.
Booking required - please contact the library on 0114 2037222 or ecclesall.library@sheffield.gov.uk

Firth Park Library

Chatterbooks children's reading group

Saturday 28 March, 2pm-3pm. Age 8-12
No need to book, just drop in!

Babytime
Monday 30 March, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 0-3
No need to book, just drop in!

Holiday Crafternoons
Monday 30 March and Tuesday 7 April, 2pm-3pm. Age 5-12

No need to book, just drop in!

Imagination Gaming Healthy Holidays activity
Tuesday 31 March and Friday 10 April, 10am-2pm. All ages. For children who receive free school meals.
Book via Sheffield Healthy Holidays

Byte Buddies computer skills for kids
Tuesday 31 March, 2pm-3pm. Age 7-12 years

No need to book, just drop in!

Storytime PLUS

Wednesday 1 April, 11am-midday. Age 5 and under, plus older siblings

No need to book, just drop in!

Holiday Games board gaming session

Wednesday 1 April, 2pm-3pm. Age 5-12

No need to book, just drop in!

Family Hub play session: craft, story, songs, toys

Wednesday 8 April, 11am-12.30pm. Age 5 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Sensory Session: Neurodiverse play and craft
Friday 10 April, 10am-midday. Age 5-11
Booking required - please contact the library on 0114 2037433 or firthpark.library@sheffield.gov.uk

Number Ninjas maths activity
Friday 10 April, 2pm-3pm. Age 7-11

No need to book, just drop in!

Code Club

Saturday 11 April, 2pm-3pm. Age 7-12

No need to book, just drop in!

Highfield Library

Easter-themed craft activity
Tuesday 31 March, 10.30am-11.30am. All ages

No need to book, just drop in!

Storytime

Wednesday 1 April and Wednesday 8 April, 11.15-midday. Age 5 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Outdoor-themed craft activity

Tuesday 7 April, 10.30am-11.30am. All ages

No need to book, just drop in!

Babytime

Friday 10 April, 11.15-midday. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Amazelab outdoor-themed STEM workshop
Friday 10 April, 2.30pm-4.30pm. Age 5-11
Book via Eventbrite

Hillsborough Library

Chatterbooks children's reading group

Saturday 28 March, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 7-11.
Booking required - please contact the library on 0114 2039529 or hillsborough.library@sheffield.gov.uk

Storytime

Tuesday 31 March and Tuesday 7 April, 11am-11.45am. Age 5 and under
No need to book, just drop in!

Amazelab outdoor-themed STEM workshop
Wednesday 1 April, 2.30pm-4.30pm. Age 5-11
Book via Eventbrite

Babytime

Friday 10 April, 10.30am-11am. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Manor Library

Play, Chat and Learn with Family Hubs

Monday 30 March, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 5 and under, plus older siblings

No need to book, just drop in!

Outdoor play and storytelling
Tuesday 31 March, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 7 and under

Meet at the library. This event will take place outside, weather permitting.
Booking required - please contact the library on 0114 2037805 or manor.library@sheffield.gov.uk 

Activity Day, including storytime and crafts

Tuesday 7 April, 12.30pm-3.30pm (library will remain open over lunchtime). All ages

No need to book, just drop in!

Fitness and Fun with tutor from Northern College

Wednesday 8 April, 10.30am-11.15am. Age 3-7 and parents/carers

No need to book, just drop in!

Parson Cross Library

Spring Crafts
Saturday 28 March, 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. All ages
No need to book, just drop in!

Chatterbooks children's reading group

Monday 30 March, 3.30pm-4.30pm. Age 7-11

No need to book, just drop in!

Storytime

Tuesday 31 March and Tuesday 7 April, 10.30am-11.15am. Age 5 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Imagination Gaming Healthy Holidays activity
Wednesday 1 April and Tuesday 7 April, 10am-2pm. All ages. For children who receive free school meals.
Book via Sheffield Healthy Holidays

Babytime

Friday 10 April, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Stocksbridge Library

Storytime

Tuesday 31 March and Tuesday 7 April, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 5 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Babytime

Wednesday 1 April and Wednesday 8 April, 10am-11am. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Woodseats Library

Easter basket craft drop-in
Throughout the Easter holidays. All ages

Drop in any time during library opening hours

Babytime
Monday 30 March, 2pm-2.45pm. Age 2 and under
No need to book, just drop in!

Storytime
Tuesday 31 March and Tuesday 7 April, 10.30am-11.15am. Age 5 and under
No need to book, just drop in!

Talking With Your Toddler

We have teamed up with Speech and Language UK and Family Hubs to deliver free Talking With Your Toddler sessions. Bring your little one along for a fun story and play session where you can learn simple techniques to develop your child's early language skills.

We currently have sessions planned at Central Children's and Highfield Libraries. Suitable for parents of babies and toddlers. Places are free but must be booked in advance.

Central Children's:

Symbolic Noises and First Words - Wednesday 25 February, 2pm-3pm. Book via Eventbrite
Everyday Routines - Wednesday 4 March, 2pm-3pm. Book via Eventbrite

Sharing Books - Wednesday 11 March, 2pm-3pm. Book via Eventbrite

The Importance of Songs and Rhymes - Wednesday 18 March, 2pm-3pm. Book via Eventbrite
Talking More Than One Language - Wednesday 25 March, 2pm-3pm. Book via Eventbrite

Highfield:

Symbolic Noises and First Words - Monday 23 February, 10.30am-11.30am. 
Everyday Routines - Monday 2 March, 10.30am-11.30am. Book via Eventbrite

Sharing Books - Monday 9 March, 10.30am-11.30am. Book via Eventbrite

The Importance of Songs and Rhymes - Monday 16 March, 10.30am-11.30am. Book via Eventbrite
Talking More Than One Language - Monday 23 March, 10.30am-11.30am. Book via Eventbrite

For more information, you can contact librariesearlyyears@sheffield.gov.uk.

Half Term Holiday Children's Activities

Looking for something to keep your little ones busy over a (probably rainy) half term holiday? We have lots of fantastic free activities across our libraries!

Read on to find out more...

Central Children's Library

Tales and Tunes
Monday 16 February and Friday 20 February, 11am-midday. Age 5 and under
No need to book, just drop in!

Parent Club - songs, rhymes, and a chance to meet other parents
Wednesday 18 February, 3pm-3.45pm. Age 18 months and under
No need to book, just drop in!

Springtime Crafts
Drop in any time during library opening hours. Any age
No need to book, just drop in!

Chapeltown Library

Storytime
Monday 16 February, 10.30am-11.15am. Age 5 and under
No need to book, just drop in!

Babytime
Tuesday 17 February, 10.30am-11.15am. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Finger Knitting Bracelets workshop

Wednesday 18 February, 2.30pm-3.30pm. Age 6+
Booking required - please contact the library on 0114 203 7000 or chapeltown.library@sheffield.gov.uk

Crystal Peaks Library

Storytime
Monday 16 February, 10.15am-11am. Age 5 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Babytime
Wednesday 18 February, 10.15am-11am. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Darnall Library

Babytime
Monday 16 February, 2.15pm-3.15pm. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Storytime

Tuesday 17 February, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 5 and under
No need to book, just drop in!

Ecclesall Library

Storytime
Monday 16 February, 2pm-3pm. Age 5 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Chinese New Year colouring and craft activity
Tuesday 17 February, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 5-10
No need to book, just drop in!

Babytime
Wednesday 18 February, 2pm-3pm. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Chatterbooks children's reading group

Friday 20 February, 4pm-5pm. Age 7-11

Please contact the library for more details on 0114 2037222 or ecclesall.library@sheffield.gov.uk

Firth Park Library

Byte Buddies coding club

Saturday 14 February, 2pm-3pm. Age 7-12

No need to book, just drop in!

Babytime

Monday 16 February, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 0-3

No need to book, just drop in!

Family Hub children's activities

Monday 16 February, 1pm-2.15pm. Any age

No need to book, just drop in!

Holiday Crafternoon
Monday 16 February, 2.30pm-3.30pm. Age 3+

No need to book, just drop in!

Storytime PLUS: songs, stories and sticking

Wednesday 18 February, 11am-midday. Age 2-7 plus siblings

No need to book, just drop in!

Bookaroo children's reading group
Saturday 20 February, 2pm-3pm. Age 5-7

No need to book, just drop in!

Highfield Library

Mini Canvas Painting craft activity
Tuesday 17 February, 10.30am-11.30am. Any age
No need to book, just drop in!

Babytime

Friday 20 February, 11.15am-midday. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Chatterbooks children's reading group

Saturday 21 February, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 7-11
Please contact the library for more details on 0114 293 0018 or highfield.library@sheffield.gov.uk

Hillsborough Library

Storytime

Tuesday 17 February, 11am-11.45am. Age 5 and under
No need to book, just drop in!

Babytime

Friday 20 February, 10.30am-11am. Age 2 and under
No need to book, just drop in!

Manor Library

Talking With Your Toddler stay and play session
Monday 16 February, 10.30am-11.30am. Babies and toddlers
No need to book, just drop in!

Springtime Craft Session
Wednesday 18 February 11am-11.30am. Age 3-11
No need to book, just drop in!

Parson Cross Library

Babytime
Friday 20 February, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Storytime
Saturday 21 February, 11am-11.45am. Age 5 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Stocksbridge Library

Storytime

Tuesday 17 February, 10.30am-11.30am. Age 5 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Babytime

Wednesday 18 February, 10am-11am. Age 2 and under

No need to book, just drop in!

Chatterbooks children's reading group

Saturday 21 February, 11am-12.30pm

Please contact the library for more details on 0114 2734205 or stocksbridge.library@sheffield.gov.uk

Woodseats Library

Babytime
Monday 16 February, 2pm-2.45pm

No need to book, just drop in!

Storytime

Tuesday 17 February, 10.30am-11.15am

No need to book, just drop in!

Chinese New Year Hobby Horse Craft

Drop in any time during library opening hours. Any age

No need to book, just drop in!

The National Year of Reading at Sheffield Libraries

Sheffield Libraries are proud to join the National Year of Reading 2026, focused on reconnecting people with reading through the things they already enjoy - Whatever you’re into, read into it!

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Sheffield National Year of Reading Launch – Saturday 31 January

We are starting things off with a launch on Saturday 31 January with fun activities for all ages in The Central Libraries and our hub libraries.

At The Central Library:

Matty Long - Younger Graphic Novel illustrator and author will be joining us sharing his books, with drawing fun. Books will be available to buy and have signed at this event.
Central Children’s Library
10.30 am 
Book your place on Eventbrite

Lisa Maltby – local illustrator and designer unveiling her new library card design, with a Q&A about life as an illustrator
The Carpenter Room, Central Library 
12.30 – 1.30 pm.
Book your place on Eventbrite

Otis Mensah – poet and sound artist, former Sheffield Poet Laureate and
Danaé Wellington – writer, producer, former Sheffield Poet Laureate
Books will be available to buy and have signed at the event.
The Carpenter Room
2.00 pm
Book your place on Eventbrite.

Lick of Paint printing workshop for all ages 
Central Library (Young Adult Area)
Drop-in anytime between 11.00 am -1.00 pm

Lick of Paint floor mural for all ages
Central Library (Young Adult Area)
Drop-in anytime between 11.00 am– 3.00 pm. 

Storytelling performance with Hatchlings
Central Children's Library
2.00 pm - 2.45 pm
Book your place on Eventbrite

Drop-in and Draw - a relaxed opportunity to sketch, draw and paint anything you like, or using objects provided to inspire.
Reading Room, Central Library
10.30 am - 12.00 noon

Hub Library Activities:

Creative Collage for all ages.
Chapeltown Library
Drop-in 11.00 am - 3.00 pm

Chatterbooks children's reading group for ages 8-12 years.
Firth Park Library
Drop-in 2.00 - 3.00 pm

Family Crafting afternoon. 
Hillsborough Library
Drop-in 2.00 - 3.30 pm

Julia Donaldson Crafting for ages 2-8 years.
Highfield Library
Drop-in 10.30 am - 12.00 noon

Drop-in and Draw Book Covers for all ages
Manor Library
Drop-in 11.00 am - 3.00 pm.

Bookmark Making Craft for children
Parson Cross Library and Woodseats Library
Drop-in 10.30 am - 12.30 pm

Bookmark Making Craft for children
Ecclesall Library
Drop-in 10.00 am - 12.30 pm

A Year of Reading Themes

To celebrate the many ways people enjoy reading, Sheffield Libraries will run four themed quarters across the year:

• Creativity (January - March): Celebrating the arts and the creative spark reading brings. Activities will include drawing, illustration workshops, and creative family sessions.
  
  
• Outdoors (April - June): Highlighting Sheffield’s green spaces and the joy of reading outside.
  
  
• Entertainment (July - September): Linking into the Summer Reading Challenge’s Read to the Beat, uniting stories with the power of music and pop culture.
  
  
• Mystery (October - December): Coinciding with the Agatha Christie Exhibition, we will celebrate with activities sharing the excitement and intrigue of mystery stories.

 

Go all in and be part of shaping Sheffield into a thriving reading city.

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Disability History Month

This month is Disability History Month (20 November - 20 December). The month focuses on disabled people's struggle for equality and human rights.

To mark the occasion, we are showcasing a selection of our books by and about disabled people. Many are by disabled authors, although we have also included books by non-disabled authors that were recommended by disability activists.

From picture books to graphic novels to memoirs, we hope that the list below includes something for everyone!

Picture books

Can Bears Ski? by Raymond Antrobus, illustrated by Polly Dunbar

Come Over To My House by Eliza Hull and Sally Rippin, illustrated by Daniel Gray-Barnett
Four Bad Unicorns by Rebecca Patterson
Mama Car by Lucy Catchpole, illustrated by Karen George
Splash by Claire Cashmore, illustrated by Sharon Davey

Talking Is Not My Thing! by Rose Robbins
What Happened To You? by James Catchpole, illustrated by Karen George
You Can! by Alexandra Strick, illustrated by Steve Antony

Junior fiction

A Kind of Spark and Keedie by Elle McNicoll
Can You See Me? and sequels, by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott
Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star by Laura Noakes
Cyborg Cat series by Ade Adepitan
El Deafo by Cece Bell (graphic novel)
Frankie's World by Aoife Dooley (graphic novel)
Harriet Versus the Galaxy by Samantha Baines

The Amazing Edie Eckhart series by Rosie Jones
The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter
Wilder Than Midnight by Cerrie Burnell

Young Adult

A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard
Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett
Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution by Kacen Callender
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
Sing If You Can't Dance by Alexia Casale
The First Move by Jenny Ireland
The State of Grace by Rachael Lucas
Wish You Were Her by Elle McNicol

Adult non-fiction

Blind Not Broken by Lucy Edwards

Completely Normal and Totally Fine: My Life With Bipolar Disorder by Rosie Viva
Disability Visibility, edited by Alice Wong

I'm Only In It For the Parking by Lee Ridley
Made Possible: Stories Of Success By People With Learning Disabilities, edited by Saba Salman

Ramping Up Rights: An Unfinished History of British Disability Activism by Rachel Charlton-Dailey
Sipping Dom Pérignon Through a Straw by Eddie Ndopu
Some Of Us Just Fall by Polly Atkin

The Quiet Ear by Raymond Antrobus

To Exist As I Am by Grace Spence Green
Unmasking Autism by Devon Price

We've Got This: Essays By Disabled Parents, edited by Eliza Hull

You can find more book recommendations for children and young adults via our listchallenge here, and recommendations for adults here. All the books are available to borrow from Sheffield Libraries!

If you have your own recommendations, please let us know in the comments!

The Sheffield Children's Book Award 2025

Celebrating the best of children's writing and illustration - The Sheffield Children;s Book Award.

Last Friday, 14th November 2025, the Lyceum and Crucible Theatres in Sheffield were buzzing with excitement as hundreds of schoolchildren gathered to celebrate the Sheffield Book Awards, an annual event that champions the joy of reading and the power of storytelling.

Warmed up by local Poet Craig Bradley, and hosted by CBeebies very own Joanna Adeyinka Burford, this year’s awards were particularly special, showcasing an incredible lineup of books that captured imaginations across the city. Voted for by Sheffield schoolchildren, the awards reflect what truly resonates with young readers today.

The main event was followed up with book signings and author sessions in numerous venues, allowing excited school children to have direct interaction with their favourite authors. 

You can watch our video of the day right here:

Category Winners

The categories were filled with vibrant and engaging titles, each bringing something unique to the table. Congratulations to our category winners below:

• Mixed-Up Farm Animals by Spencer Wilson, published by Boxer Books
• Smelly Peggy  by Helen Stephens, published by Walker Books
• Otto The Top Dog by Catherine Rayner, published by Macmillan
• Croaky: Search for the Sasquatch by Matty Long, published by Oxford
• The Letter with the Golden Stamp by Onjali Q. Raúf, published by Orion
• I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery, published by Walker Books
• Songlight by Moira Buffini, published by Faber

And the Overall Winner Is…

The biggest cheer of the day went to Otto The Top Dog, crowned the Overall Winner of the Sheffield Book Awards 2025! This book clearly struck a chord with young readers as chants rang throughout the theatre!

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A Fond Farewell

This year’s ceremony also marked a poignant moment: Schools and Young People's Library Manager Jayne Crawshaw celebrated her final Sheffield Book Awards as she retires after an incredible 45 years of dedicated service to the library community. Jayne’s passion for books and commitment to inspiring young readers has left a lasting legacy in Sheffield.

We wish Jayne all the best in her next chapter and thank her for everything she has done for libraries and literacy in our city.

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The Sheffield Book Awards are more than just a celebration of literature, they’re a testament to the importance of giving children a voice in the world of books. By voting for their favourites, young readers become active participants in recognising the talents of our great authors and illustrators. 

Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators who made this year’s shortlist and to the schools and libraries that continue to nurture a love of reading in Sheffield.

Get those books ready and we'll see you in 2026!!

Libraries Week: Changing Lives, One Visit at a Time

It’s Libraries Week - and we’re celebrating the incredible ways libraries transform lives every day, starting with Charlie’s story. What began as regular visits to the library turned into a passion for helping others. Today, Charlie is a proud member of the library team - proof that libraries don’t just open books, they open doors.

Charlie in Ecclesall Library

"Libraries have always held a special place in my heart.

From a young age, they were more than just buildings full of books - they were peaceful, welcoming spaces that offered calm when I often felt overwhelmed. 

I cherish my position in libraries so dearly. Every day, I get to work in a place that once brought me comfort as a visitor and now gives me purpose as part of the team. For a long time, I didn't believe a future like this one was possible. I left school without any qualifications, struggling with my mental health and unsure of what I was capable of. I could barely leave the house alone. But everything changed when I was offered a place on an internship, and later an apprenticeship. Those opportunities led me into the world of libraries - a place I already loved, now becoming the foundation of my working life.

Working in libraries has completely transformed my confidence. What started as something I thought I couldn't manage has become something I now wake up excited to do every day. I now work full time, and through my apprenticeship I have achieved qualifications I never thought I'd be able to get, including my Maths and English - both of which I passed on my first try!

Charlie with colleagues at the
Apprentice Recruitment Fair 

I think the biggest reason I've come this far is because of the people around me. Library staff are some of the kindest, most encouraging people you could ever hope to work with. Every single person I've met has been supportive, understanding, and genuinely invested in helping me grow. I've gone from someone who couldn't answer a phone to someone who helps run events, supports customers every day, and plays an active role in shaping the library's services.

Libraries truly do change lives - not just for the people who visit them, but for the people who work in them too. I hope that by sharing my story, I can show just how powerful these spaces can be for someone who needs a place to grow, to feel safe, and to belong."

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From sparking a love of reading to supporting local entrepreneurs, libraries are more than just book-filled buildings. They’re welcoming spaces where people connect, learn, and grow.

📖 Reading for Wellbeing

Reading reduces stress, builds empathy, and boosts brainpower. Whether it’s fiction, fact, or fantasy, Sheffield libraries offer free access to physical, audio and digital books and magazines for everyone through our libraries, Libby App and the Home Library Service.

🤝 Tackling Isolation

Libraries are safe, inclusive spaces where everyone is welcome. Events, and community activities help people make connections and feel less alone.

💼 Boosting Business

Through the Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC), Sheffield helps small businesses and startups thrive with free access to expert advice, and the brilliant Cobra Database.

🎉 Get Involved

This Libraries Week:

• Visit your local library
• Join an event or workshop
• Share your story with #LibrariesWeek

Let’s celebrate the places that open doors, spark ideas, and bring people together.