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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Delivered by librarians, archivists and guests, the Sheffield Libraries Podcast delves deeper into fascinating stories and collections.

They're broadcasting a special series of episodes throughout LGBTQ+ History Month:

Heroes from the Archives
Episode released 8th February
Archivists from Sheffield and Lambeth delve into their collections to tell the stories of LGBTQ heroes from both Sheffield and Lambeth. They'll also discuss ongoing archive collection building.

LGBTQ interest books for Children and Young People
Episode released 15th February
Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Prize judges Liz Chapman and Zoey Dixon chat about the best LGBTQ+ interest books aimed at children and young people.

Bestselling Crime Writer, Russ Thomas in Conversation
Episode released 22nd February
Russ is the author of crime-thriller Firewatching and his new book Nighthawking is published in February 2021. Detective Sergeant Adam Tyler is a maverick new detective desperate to kickstart his stagnating career. He also happens to be gay, a rare occurrence in bestselling crime-fiction.

Tune in.

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Thu. 2 May 2024

Firth Hall

Cuban composer, cellist and singer Ana Carla Maza makes a musical reconnection to her Havana upbringing and Latin American roots. Presented with Talking Gigs, combining discussion and a concert.

Akeem Balogun

Writer Akeem Balogun talks to Annalisa Toccara about his short story collection about human survival, and why he co-founded independent publishing company Okapi Books.

Developing Style Series: Sentences

Sat. 20 April 2024

The Writers Workshop, 14 Craft Workshops, Orchard Square, S1 2FB

Join The Writers Workshop for the first of five workshops designed to improve your language craft and understanding of key grammar principles. Suitable for creative writers (fiction and non-fic), this session will focus on sentences.

Ruby Robinson

A South Yorks poet, whose candid, vulnerable and vigilant work will leave you open-mouthed.