• The next generation of library users
    The next generation of library users

    Refreshments after our communal bulb planting

  • More than just books ...
    More than just books ...
  • Harry Potter Day 10 August
    Harry Potter Day 10 August

    Meet the team!

A day of music for children

A day of music for children

A musical telling of two classic tales with Lucy, Jonny and Margaret

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Christmas Closure

Christmas Closure

We'll close at 6.30 on Monday 23 Dec and re-open at 10.00 am on Friday 3 Jan. Happy holidays everyone!

Now recruiting!

Now recruiting!

We're now recruiting volunteers to run our new branch library in Lowedges

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Christmas in the Library 2019

By Special Events

Saturday 14 December, 10am to 3pm

With singing from local school choirs plus our very own Greenhill Songsters, storytelling, a cake stall, refreshments, mulled wine, a lucky dip, and competitions, there’s something for all the family at our special day. The timetable looks like this:

  • 10.00 Event opens
  • 10.30 Storytelling with Suzi Hithersay
  • 11.15 Greenhill School Choir
  • 12.00 Storytelling with Suzi Hithersay
  • 12.45 Abbey Lane School Choir
  • 1.15 Greenhill songsters
  • 2.00 Lowedges School Choir

Mums dads and kids — don’t miss our scrapbox challenge: make us a Christmas Tree from scrap materials!

The library will be decorated for Christmas; library services and the bookshop will be open all day. There is even an unconfirmed rumour that Father Christmas may visit in the afternoon.

Come and join us for a great family day!

Muppets Christmas Carol

By Children's Cinema

Friday 20 December at 6.30
Free end-of-term family film
The Muppets Christmas Carol

Join us for our free end-of-term film show, “The Muppets Christmas Carol”. Arguably the best of the many tellings of this classic Dickens story, and certainly the only one with Miss Piggy in it, this is a great family film for all to share. No booking — just turn up.

Watch the trailer

Yesterday

By Evening Cinema

Evening Cinema
Friday 10 Jan at 7.30

Yesterday

Yesterday, everyone knew about The Beatles. Today, only Jack remembers their songs. He’s about to become a very big deal. Directed by Danny Boyle, the film stars Himesh Patel and Lily James and also features Ed Sheeran.

Tickets available about a month before the film. A suggested donation of £5 gets you refreshments and a raffle ticket. Door open / refreshments at 7pm. Film starts 7.30

Watch the Trailer here

Children’s Cinema: Cinderella

By Children's Cinema

Children’s Cinema
Saturday 11 Jan at 2.30

Cinderella

The original (1950) Disney film of this classic fairy tale. Featuring songs such as “A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes” and “Bibbidi-Bobbido-Boo”, this is early Disney animation at its best.

No need for a ticket — just turn up! Suggested donation £3 adults £2 children. Sweets, ice creams available.

Watch the Trailer here

Knit and Natter

By Uncategorized

Do you knit? Would you like to learn?

Lynn Munro runs a Knit and Natter  group in the library on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10.00 to 12.00.  Experienced knitters and beginners welcome. We can provide needles and wool if you don’t have them.

For more information email Lynn at lynnimunro@googlemail.com

Confused by Computers?

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Are you confused by computers? Do you need help with filling in online forms? Or would you just like to get more out of your laptop, tablet or smartphone?

Heeley Trust run support sessions in the library every Friday morning. No need to book — just turn up. Bring your own laptop or tablet, or use the computers in the library.