"...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 […]

"I wants to make your flesh creep" - reading and writing the Victorian Ghost Story Exploring Victorian ghost stories as inspiration for new writing. What better place to sit and talk (and write) ghost stories than the Leeds Library? The oldest parts of the library date from 1808, and many odd goings-on have been reported […]

"...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 […]

Got enough books? Of course you haven't! Come down to the Leeds Library on Commercial Street and grab yourself a bargain, from classic and contemporary fiction to classic cars. You're sure to find your next must-read! Booking not necessary.

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 […]

Make your own re-useable Yorkshire pocket notebook. Perfect for notes on the go. Suitable for beginners (age14+) but some previous craft experience is helpful. All materials and tools are provided. £35 per person