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 […]

"...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. Part […]

Discover a magical world of books & Georgian splendour As part of Heritage Open Days, the Leeds Library is delighted to offer free tours giving you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s oldest-surviving buildings and its treasure-trove of rare books. An exhibition will also be on display in the foyer throughout Heritage Open […]

The Leeds Library opens its doors for the inaurural independent makers' market, featuring jewellry, handicrafts, chocolate, bookish gifts, homemade cakes and much more!

Discover a magical world of books & Georgian splendour As part of Heritage Open Days, the Leeds Library is delighted to offer free tours giving you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s oldest-surviving buildings and its treasure-trove of rare books. An exhibition will also be on display in the foyer throughout Heritage Open […]

As part of Heritage Open Days, the Leeds Library is delighted to offer free tours giving you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s oldest-surviving buildings and its treasure-trove of rare books. An exhibition will also be on display in the foyer throughout Heritage Open Day week exploring the creativity of library members and […]

Discover a magical world of books & Georgian splendour As part of Heritage Open Days, the Leeds Library is delighted to offer free tours giving you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s oldest-surviving buildings and its treasure-trove of rare books. An exhibition will also be on display in the foyer throughout Heritage Open […]

Discover a magical world of books & Georgian splendour As part of Heritage Open Days, the Leeds Library is delighted to offer free tours giving you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s oldest-surviving buildings and its treasure-trove of rare books. An exhibition will also be on display in the foyer throughout Heritage Open […]