Books and Bubbles Librarian's tour of The Leeds Library: Exclusive, in-depth tours of the library and its treasures with one of our librarians and a glass of fizz* Take the opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of the oldest surviving subscription library in the country. You’ll be guided by one of our librarians, and invited to […]

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 […]

Whether you like your crime fiction on the cosy side or on the dark side, this panel discussion with Northern Crime Fiction authors is a must. Liz Mistry writes gritty Bradford and Scottish thrillers, Christie J Newport thrills her readers with dark twisty plots and Catherine Yaffe offers psychological depth, twisty plots, and unforgettable characters […]

What would you do if your wife was stolen by fairies? Or if you discover your husband is a werewolf? What about when a green knight invites you to chop off his head? Find out the answers to these and other questions in this exploration of medieval tales of the fantastic. We tend to think of fairy tales as stories for children, but this was not always […]

John Taylor has not taken the sartorial world by storm. Nor has he lived up to the family legacy –– something his father is keen to remind him of, at every opportunity. The worst part? His father has been dead for quite some time. The Tailor’s Ghost is a Dickensian yarn set in the coal-black […]

Creative poetry and storytelling workshop 'Once Upon a Now' is a creative poetry and storytelling workshop led by F R Kesby, author of 'Here Be Monsters'. In this session, participants will explore myths, fairytales and legends from across cultures and history, then rewrite and reshape them for a modern age. Using prompts, discussion and guided […]

Step into the shadowy, exuberant world of 18th-century London as poetry collection A Cloud of Witnesses is brought to life in a bold, in-character performance by Miss Bianca. Three hundred years ago, on a freezing cold night in February 1726, following an undercover entrapment operation, the authorities begin raiding gay venues in London. At the […]

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.