Kris Butler: Drink Maps in Victorian Britain
At The Crow Inn, S3 7BS“This is the story of drink maps, and it’s probably not what you think”Join us at The Crow Inn - owners of Sheffield's last remaining Victorian Drink Map - to hear Kris Butler, and a fascinating exploration of the history of alcohol in Victorian Britain via the ‘drink maps’ that […]
Claire Carroll with Daisy Hildyard: The Unreliable Nature Writer
At La BibliotekaJoin us during Indie Bookshop Week at La Biblioteka as we delve into the complex relationships between humans and nature in the face of shifting climates and other global crises. We are thrilled to host debut author Claire Carroll in conversation with renowned author Daisy Hildyard for a compelling discussion that promises to […]
And Other Stories Summer Party
🎉On Tuesday, 13 August, the annual summer celebration of And Other Stories arrives at La Biblioteka, welcoming writers Andrzej Tichý and Tim Etchells. Tichý will read from his acclaimed debut collection of stories, Purity, translated from Swedish by Nichola Smalley, which And Other Stories just published. Etchells will also be reading from new work.Copies of […]
Sheffield Feminist Book Club: August author special with Caroline Magennis
La Biblioteka Leah's Yard, Cambridge Street, Sheffield, United KingdomAugust's author eventJoin us for our latest author event, where we'll sit down with Caroline Magennis, to discuss her fantastic book Harpy: A Childfree Manifesto on Wednesday 14 August, 7-9:00 pm at La Biblioteka, Sheffield.Bits to remember:This event is open to all and you'll get an opportunity to ask Caroline questions, get your book signed and meet […]
Book Launch – Linda Stewart-Pitts: The World Student Games, Sheffield 1991
at La Biblioteka, Leah's YardJoin us for a nostalgic journey back to the 1991 World Student Games in Sheffield.Linda Pitts' new photobook, The World Student Games Sheffield 1991, by Cafe Royal Books offers a captivating glimpse into this historic sporting event. Rediscover the athletes, the locations, and the lasting impact the games - which came […]
DADADA Zine presents Pete Dale (solo, live)
At La BibliotekaWe're incredibly excited to be hosting DADADA Zine, which will present a pre-matinee solo performance by Pete Dale, of Milky Wimpshake and Knitting Circle fame, fresh from playing Hallamshire House the night before.This will be an incredibly intimate, acoustic all-ages gig. Appropriately, coffee and bakery treats from Meersbrook's finest bakery I Said Bread […]
Jemima Foxtrot with Suzannah Evans: Treasure, Green
At La BibliotekaJoin us for the Sheffield Launch of Jemima Foxtrot’s Treasure, supported by Sheffield poet Suzannah Evans with a reading from her new pamphlet Green.Jemima Foxtrot’s Treasure is a shining work of alchemy and liberation, exploring power dynamics, sex work, desire, and female friendship with a fresh and playful perspective. Foxtrot investigates shimmering sexualities, the economies […]
Intermezzo: Sheffield Feminist Book Club
At La BibliotekaCome join us for our next book club meeting at La Biblioteka on 28 November at 7pm where we will be discussing Intermezzo by Sally Rooney. Grab a bite to eat or drink, settle in, and get ready for some lively discussions with fellow book lovers.Whether you've read the book cover to cover […]
DADADA presents Amelia Fletcher & Rob Pursey
At La BibliotekaDADADA returns with beloved Oxford indie-pop pioneers Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey of legendary pop band Heavenly. They will perform songs from their duo project The Catenary Wires at our bookshop for a rare and intimate Sunday morning performance. Amelia and Rob have been influential figures in the indie-pop scene from their debut […]
Adrian Tierney-Jones: A Pub for all Seasons
at Leah's YardJoin us for an intimate evening during Sheffield Beer Week as we welcome celebrated beer writer Adrian Tierney-Jones to Leah's Yard. The author will be reading from his magical new work "A Pub For All Seasons," exploring British pub culture through the changing seasons. Enjoy drinks from the Hop Hideout bar while soaking […]
A Walk about Studio Electrophonique
At La BibliotekaJoin us for a fascinating walking tour through Sheffield city centre celebrating the launch of "Studio Electrophonique" by Jamie Taaylor. This guided journey will take you through the musical landmarks that shaped Sheffield's influential electronic music scene of the 1980s.Discover the spaces and places that inspired groundbreaking artists like The Human League, Heaven […]
Simon Mason with Russ Thomas: The Woman Who Laughed
At La BibliotekaJoin us for an evening with acclaimed author Simon Mason, in conversation with Sheffield’s own Russ Thomas, as they delve into Simon’s gripping new novel—a haunting crime story set in the aftermath of the 2020 lockdowns. When the bag of a murdered sex worker reappears five years after her disappearance, old wounds are […]