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The Grinch

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Children’s Cinema
Saturday 7 December at 2.30

The Grinch

Follow the Grinch as he plans to ruin Whoville’s Christmas celebration by stealing all the town’s decorations and gifts, in this 2018 adaptation of the classic book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” by Dr. Seuss. 

From the creators of Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing, and featuring the voice talents of Benedict Cumberbatch and Angela Lansbury.

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

Watch the trailer here

Muppets Christmas Carol

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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

Harry Potter Quiz

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The first two all-correct entries submitted will win this fun Marauder's Map complete with magic UV wand.

We won't use your contact information for any other purpose

Harry Potter Day

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Join us from 10am to 4pm as we turn the library into our very own Hogwarts.

  • Live owls
  • Bouncy Castle
  • Care of magical creatures
  • Divination (just for fun)
  • Spell lessons
  • Potions
  • Honeydukes sweet shop
  • Butterbeer and magic lemonade
  • Crafts and games
  • Personalised Hogwarts acceptance letters
  • Hogwarts quilt raffle
  • Free admission

Dressing up is strongly encouraged. Prize for the best.

Please be on your best behaviour, as you’re likely to meet Professors McGonegall, Snape and Dumbledore.

Summer Reading Challenge 2019

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The summer reading challenge: “Space Chase”

Have you completed your summer reading challenge? The challenge ends on 21 September so there’s still time! Remember, all you have to do is read 6 books. They can be any books, but they must be borrowed from the library. There are rewards for each book finished and a certificate if you complete the whole challenge.

The Turner Museum of Glass

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19 July at 7.30pm: The Turner Museum of glass, with Professor John Parker

Learn about W.E.S. Turner – his personality, expertise and interests. Learn about the history of glass-making, the role played by South Yorkshire and what made Turner specialise in glass in a city built on steel. See how the past was influenced by the availability of raw materials and energy, uncover the role of technological breakthroughs but also learn how glass manufacture has been moulded by societal changes and 2 world wars. Finally, we’ll examine the glass collection in the Museum itself.

Tickets £5 available from Library Reception

An evening with Alan Biggs

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16 August at 7.30pm: “When your hobby is your job”, with Alan Biggs

An evening with football journalist and broadcaster Alan Biggs. Alan has worked on national radio and television since being sports editor at Radio Hallam in Sheffield. He has also reported in national newspapers, writes a column for the Sheffield Telegraph and is the author of three books.

Tickets £5 available from the library about a month before.

New Books May 2019

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New Books for 8-12 year-olds

Following feedback from our recent user survey, we’ve been buying books again, and have just added over 30 new titles to our “yellow sticker” stock, aimed at 8-12 year-olds. A few are shown here. Why not pop in to the library and take a look at the full selection?

And remember, you can browse our entire “yellow sticker” catalogue at https://greenhill.salcirc.org