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Central Library

A grand 1930s library in Art Deco style with an impressive volume of books.

free

Address: Tudor Square, S1 1XZ
Getting there: National Rail and Supertram: Sheffield Station
Hours: Mon Tue Thu Fri 9:30AM–5:30PM, Wed 1PM–8PM, Sat 10AM–4PM, Sun closed
Price: Free. You must be a resident of Sheffield to borrow books, but anyone can read library books inside
Website: sheffield.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)

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