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The Stirrings: A Memoir in Northern Time
Carpenter Room, Central Library Surrey Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United KingdomThis is a story about one young woman coming of age, and about the place and time that shaped her: Sheffield in the 1970s and 80s.
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Politics and Organisation After the Protest Decade
FeaturedPolitics and Organisation After the Protest Decade: Vincent Bevins and Rodrigo Nunes in Conversation LOCATION: Lecture Theatre 6 (lower ground floor), The Diamond, 32 Leavygreave Rd, Sheffield S3 7RDWHEN: 6pm, Wednesday 21 February 2024 (with drinks reception from 7.30-8.30pm)From 2010 to 2020, more people participated in protests than at any other point in human history. […]
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The Island of Missing Trees – Sheffield Feminist Book Club
Join us for an exciting in-person book club! Get ready to dive into an evening discussing 'The Island of Missing Trees' by Elif Shafak, share your thoughts on the book, and connect with likeminded individuals! Whether you're an avid reader or just starting your literary journey, this event is perfect for everyone. Immerse yourself in […]
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Kris Butler: Drink Maps in Victorian Britain
FeaturedAt 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 […]
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Claire Carroll with Daisy Hildyard: The Unreliable Nature Writer
FeaturedAt La Biblioteka Join 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 […]
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And Other Stories Summer Party
Featured🎉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 […]
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Sheffield Feminist Book Club: August author special with Caroline Magennis
La Biblioteka Leah's Yard, Cambridge Street, Sheffield, United KingdomAugust's author event Join 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 […]
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Book Launch – Linda Stewart-Pitts: The World Student Games, Sheffield 1991
at La Biblioteka, Leah's Yard Join 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 - […]
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DADADA Zine presents Pete Dale (solo, live)
At La Biblioteka We'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 […]
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Jemima Foxtrot with Suzannah Evans: Treasure, Green
At La Biblioteka Join 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, […]
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Intermezzo: Sheffield Feminist Book Club
At La Biblioteka Come 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 […]
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DADADA presents Amelia Fletcher & Rob Pursey
At La Biblioteka DADADA 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 […]
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