The Leeds Library offers a number of opportunities for members to engage with their community with our exclusive Members’ clubs and these include monthly book, film and craft clubs. If you have any questions about any of these activities, or would like to get involved, please email us on enquiries@theleedslibrary.org.uk
Book Chat
Do you like talking about books but don’t want to join a book club?
If you don’t have time to read the books you want, never mind the books that other people want you to read, then why not join us at the Book Chat Club.
We will meet once a month on a Friday for an hour or two starting at 11.00am, to talk about the books we’re reading, and share what we love and don’t love. Each time we meet, Jane, or one of the team, will bring out one of the library’s treasures to show you.
Future dates:
Friday 3rd January
Friday 7th February
Friday 7th March
Friday 4th April
Monday Evening Book Club
This book club meets on the first Monday of the month from 6pm – 7pm.
We are a relaxed and friendly group who tend to read fiction books mostly. We have brilliant discussions that take us down the most unexpected paths…Any Library member is welcome to join us! The next books to be discussed are:
6th January – No Name by Wilkie Collins
3rd February – Orbital by Samantha Harvey
3rd March – The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
7th April – Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri
Tuesday Morning Book Club
This book club meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 10.30am – 12pm.
The selection of books is made from Members’ own suggestions and is published in advance. The next books to be discussed are:
7th January – Staying On by Paul Scott
4th February – Short Stories by Somerset Maugham
Film Club
Film Club takes place twice a month on a Wednesday and a Saturday. It’s free for Members to attend, and you can pay a modest £5 fee for refreshments if you would like them.
Full details are on our events pages.
Due to licensing restrictions, we are unable to advertise the films that we are showing online, but you can find a list in the Library. In order to attend you must register online in advance on Eventbrite.
Film Club will also take place on the dates shown below. The details for these dates are yet to be announced.
2nd November, 13th November, 7th December and the 18th December
Craft Club
Craft Club takes place on the first Monday of the month from 5pm – 7pm and the third Friday of the month from 12pm – 2pm.
As well as giving you the opportunity to bring your own craft projects and work on them, you will be able to meet other Members in a relaxed and creative atmosphere and share advice and swap ideas.
We welcome knitters, sketchers, calligraphers, felters, beaders, embroiderers, model makers, jewellery makers, cross-stitchers and others at all levels of ability. We provide free tea and coffee, and all we ask is that your craft is portable as we can’t store things for you between meetings unfortunately.
The next dates are:
Friday 20th December. 12pm
Writing Group
Need a helping hand with your novel, poetry or memoir? Share your work-in-progress and gather feedback from fellow writers in a supportive atmosphere. The Writing Group is member-led and meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 12pm in the New Room. To express your interest please contact enquiries@theleedslibrary.org.uk
