Have you ever walked past The Leeds Library and wanted to find out more about our beautiful building and its collection? …then book a free tour! The Leeds Library is the oldest-surviving members’ subscription library in the UK. Founded in 1768, the Library moved to its current purpose-built premises on Commercial Street in 1808, and […]

Genealogists Anne Mealia and Jane Sheehan on getting started & keeping going with your family research

"...it's the pictures that got small..." Please note that due to licensing restrictions, you must be a member of the Leeds Library to attend this screening, and we are not able to advertise details of the film publicly beforehand. Join fellow Members of the Library for an afternoon in front of the silver screen. The […]

Have you ever walked past The Leeds Library and wanted to find out more about our beautiful building and its collection? …then book a free tour! The Leeds Library is the oldest-surviving members’ subscription library in the UK. Founded in 1768, the Library moved to its current purpose-built premises on Commercial Street in 1808, and […]

Have you ever walked past The Leeds Library and wanted to find out more about our beautiful building and its collection? …then book a free tour! The Leeds Library is the oldest-surviving members’ subscription library in the UK. Founded in 1768, the Library moved to its current purpose-built premises on Commercial Street in 1808, and […]

A Brave creative venture to tackle mental health and masculinity comes to The Leeds Library Inspired by his latest EP, MANHOOD which explores his racial identity, sexuality and masculinity while forging a path to self-love; ROB.GREEN is using his soul-stirring music and transformative visual storytelling to create an immersive "living room" experience that breaks down […]

Delve into the darker side of the city with The Leeds Library This newly devised walking tour explores the spookier side of a bustling city. Storyteller Matthew Bellwood will be your guide to the dark tales lurking around every corner of the streets you thought you knew. From the Victorian lady seen in the bar […]