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.

The Western 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 afternoon in front of the silver screen.

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 […]

Please join us for our annual Members' Summer Party, which this year will be held on Thursday 18th June, 3pm-6pm. Tickets £10 + bf. There will be a quiz, drinks, buffet and party activities. To celebrate the 400 year anniversary of the Leeds Charter which is being commemorated across the city this summer, and the […]

Come and join us for a relaxing morning of creativity at our Calligraphy & Watercolour Florals - Bookmarks & Prints Workshop! Enjoy getting out and trying something new as you slow down and learn the art of watercolour and beautiful hand-lettering in a fun, friendly environment learning simple Calligraphy Skills and Watercolour Florals, to make […]

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 […]