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Les Miserables

Friday 6 October
Les Miserables

Set in France during the early nineteenth century, the film tells the story of Jean Valjean who, while being hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker’s daughter. The story reaches resolution against the background of the June Rebellion of 1832.

Doors open 7.00pm, film starts 7.30.
Watch the trailer here.

The Mitchells vs the Machines

Saturday 30 September
The Mitchells vs the Machines

This Netflix movie from 2021 is “Very funny, but with plentiful heart, so that the moving moments and the exciting moments hit” according to Guardian’s Steve Rose. A quirky, dysfunctional family’s road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity’s unlikeliest last hope.

Doors open / refreshments 2.00pm. film starts 2.30

Watch the trailer here.

A Man called Otto

Friday 3 November
A Man called Otto

This movie, based on the 2012 bestseller by Fredrik Backman, stars Tom Hanks and Mariana Treviño. Otto is a grump who’s given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around.

Doors open / refreshments 7.00, film starts 7.30

Watch the trailer here.

 

The Tale of Desperaux

Saturday 4 November
The Tale of Desperaux

This tale from 2008 tells of three unlikely heroes — a misfit mouse who prefers reading books to eating them, an unhappy rat who schemes to leave the darkness of the dungeon, and a bumbling servant girl with cauliflower ears – whose fates are intertwined with that of the castle’s princess.

Doors open / refreshments 2.00pm, film starts 2.30.

Watch the trailer here.

Sheffield Ukulele Group

Friday 21 July at 7.30

Sing along, hum to the strum and join Sheffield’s finest ukulele group for an evening of live, toe tapping music from a mix of eras and styles with all the fun and unique sound of the ukulele.

Doors open/refreshments 7.00pm, concert starts 7.30.

Tickets (£8) available from library reception or online using this link.

Poetry Evening

Wednesday 27 September: Poetry Evening

We will be running another evening event for readers of poetry, writers of poetry, and those who are just curious. Our theme this time will be Autumn and we will be sharing and discussing poems of all sorts within a welcoming and informal group. Doors open 7pm, 7.30pm start.

There’s no need to book but it would help us to get an indication of numbers. If you are interested, please email our poetry volunteer, Louise Dore, on poetry@greenhill-library.org, or leave your name at the library.

The Hope Valley Line

Tuesday 14 November

Greenhill Village History Society presents part 2 of a “Now and Then” rail journey from Heeley to Dore and Totley Station. Delivered in memory of Ted Hancock who started this journey. Doors open 7.00, talk starts 7.30. Tickets (£5 for non-members) available from the library (not on-line)

See the GVHS web page for more details.

Jig for a Kiss: Live at the Library

Friday 15 November

Jig For a Kiss play finger-clicking, foot-stomping, heart-warming, uplifting tunes and songs from traditional roots around the world. Five voices and 13 different instruments. 

Doors open/refreshments 7.00pm. Music starts 7.30. Tickets (£8) available online using this link.

Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop

Wednesday 29 November at 7pm
Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop

An evening of festive craft. Make your own handmade Christmas wreath with local florist Cheryl who will provide everything you need and guide you through the process.

Tickets £40 include the workshop, all materials, and seasonal refreshments. Advance booking essential. Book online at greenhill.bookwhen.com