Join us in this free zoom meeting with Lindy Stone to learn how you can do your bit to combat climate change. Join using the link below. There is no need to pre-register but be aware that our zoom meetings are limited to 100 participants. The meeting room will open at 7.15, the talk will start at 7.30.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83189623183?pwd=VkcrcWtaemZ0RWYzVHBFQUR3NnNWUT09
Bookstart Baby Bags. Supported by Book Trust, and containing two board books, simple finger puppets and a parental guide, these packs are designed to help families get started on reading to their babies. If you have not received your bag from your health visitor, you can collect yours from us. (pick them up during click & collect)
It would be too unwieldy to look at all of Sheffield’s ancient suburbs but in this talk we concentrate on some of the oldest dating back as far as the Domesday book (1086). A fascinating insight into some household names such as Attercliffe, Darnall, Heeley, Fulwood, Crookes and more.
Join David as we step back in time to find out the origins of some of Sheffield’s ancient suburbs. Not to be missed.
You can join the meeting using this link. Meeting room opens at 7.15. Talk starts at 7.30
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Patrick Coghlan, who passed away in April after a long period in intensive care with C-19. Patrick played a lead role in establishing Greenhill as a volunteer-run library and was our chairman for its first four years. More recently, he was the instigator of our project to open our new branch in Lowedges. He was passionate about libraries and reading, and his vision and calm wisdom will be sorely missed. Patrick used to talk about still being able to visit the library with his Zimmer frame when he was 90; sadly that is not now going to happen.
Pictured here are Patrick with Darrell Porter (council volunteer library support), councillor Mary Lea, and library operations manager Ann Hartley.
Booking is open at greenhill.bookwhen.com for the following
You can now place holds on Yellow Sticker books, either at the reception desk or by phoning 0114 2377657, and be notified when they’re available.
There are a number of ways you can support the library financially. Visit our support page for more info.
We’re interested in hearing from anyone who might like to open their garden during our Open Gardens weekend (8 and 9 June). Horticultural magnificence is not a requirement but you should ideally live within a 15 minute walk of the library. If you’re interested send an email to gardens@greenhill-library.org
Thanks to all the volunteers who turned up on 24 March to help plant our new trees and flower beds. Photo below.
The company which used to take our unwanted books is no longer providing this service, which creates a significant disposal problem for us. Consequently, we are having to be more selective in the book donations we can accept. Please do not be offended if the donations you offer are turned away.
24 March: a group of hardy volunteers turned up to help with the planting on the roundabout and the library lawn. Planting professionally designed by Fran Halsall (fourth from left, in purple top and grey skirt). Lots more photos here.
Family of Man is an audio-visual performance which, through commentary, video and music explores connections across generations celebrated in Barbara Hepworth’s remarkable series of sculptures, in Yorkshire Sculpture Park. This is a free event.
You can hear some samples from David’s “Family of Man” album here: https://davidashworth.wordpress.com/family-of-man/
Meet Akin … one of our newest volunteers, who will be working regularly in the new library. Akin comes to us with experience of working in other libraries around Sheffield, notably Firth Park, where he was “Children’s Champion” for three years.
Our thanks also to Lucy, Ann, Patrick, Wendy, and the others who have worked hard to turn our vision of a library in Lowedges into reality.
One of the first families to visit us. This was taken just before we received a wonderfully chaotic deluge of children and young mums after school finished. Altogether we signed up 13 new members.
This young reader was keen to get stuck straight in.
The library will be open from 2pm – 5pm each Wednesday and 10am – 1pm each Thursday. Come and visit us in the Lowedges Community Centre (near the top entrance to Greenhill Park).
Join us for a mixture of story reading and crafts on the theme of “cats”
Morning session (for younger children) 10.00 – 12.00
Afternoon session (for older children) 1pm – 3pm
Just turn up — no need to book for this free event
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.
