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Libraries in Sheffield
Sheffield's libraries are mostly small, local and free, so this is less about a big day out and more about a regular Tuesday habit. Broomhill Library has storytime, babytime and craft sessions right through the week, though the steps at the door are a real faff if you've got a buggy. Greenhill Community Library keeps Lego Club, a Coder Dojo for the more technically minded and free children's cinema, with parking right outside. Out at Totley there's a monthly cinema night alongside the usual baby sessions. For under-fives, Library @ Hoyland in Barnsley is worth the trip out, fully accessible with changing places, baby change and sensory play built in. If you're just after a quick book swap rather than a proper outing, Woodhouse Community Hub & Library fits that brief, though its opening windows are short. Newfield Green and Jordanthorpe are both free and local, but check their hours carefully as they're limited and change from day to day.
7 places 6 free to visit
FreeBroomhill Library
Sheffield · ages 0-11
Free storytimes, babytime and craft sessions through the week, though the steps at the door are a real faff with a buggy.
School visits
FreeGreenhill Community Library
Sheffield
Free children's cinema, Lego Club and a Coder Dojo programming club at a local library with parking right outside.
Free parking
FreeJordanthorpe Library
Sheffield
A free local library with story time, games and a craft group, though the opening hours are short and change daily.
FreeLibrary @ Hoyland
Barnsley
Free story and rhyme sessions, craft time and sensory play for under-fives in a fully accessible library.
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FreeNewfield Green Library
Sheffield
A free, small neighbourhood library in Sheffield with limited but very specific opening hours.
FreeTotley Library
Sheffield
Story times, baby sessions and a monthly cinema night, all in a small local library with free entry.
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Woodhouse Community Hub & Library
Sheffield
A small local library and community hub with short opening windows, useful for a quick book swap rather than a full outing.
Good to know: libraries in Sheffield
Are any of them free?
Yes, Broomhill Library, Greenhill Community Library, Jordanthorpe Library, Library @ Hoyland and 2 more are free to visit.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find libraries in Sheffield and Barnsley. Every place we list is in or around Sheffield, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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