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. The Leeds Library is the oldest independent members’ subscription library in the UK. Founded in 1768, the library moved to Commercial Street in 1808, and many original features […]

This year, to mark 80 years since VE and VJ Day and the end of the Second World War, our members' summer party has a 1940s theme. Join your fellow members for a buffet lunch and drinks, a tea dance, music, games, and a rooftop cocktail bar (weather permitting!). 40s costume is strongly encouraged. Each […]

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. The Leeds Library is the oldest independent members’ subscription library in the UK. Founded in 1768, the library moved to Commercial Street in 1808, and many original features […]

The Oscar Winners Season 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 evening in front of the silver screen.

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. The Leeds Library is the oldest independent members’ subscription library in the UK. Founded in 1768, the library moved to Commercial Street in 1808, and many original features […]

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. The Leeds Library is the oldest independent members’ subscription library in the UK. Founded in 1768, the library moved to Commercial Street in 1808, and many original features […]

Have you ever walked past The Leeds Library on Commercial Street 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 […]

Have you ever walked past The Leeds Library on Commercial Street 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 […]