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

This Book Binding workshop will be based on Vatican Limp Binding which is an historical binding technique where glue isn’t used. You will make an A6 sketchbook inspired by late medieval ledgers. The class involves measuring and folding the cover, pricking holes, and mastering a deceptively simple sewing technique to attach the covers. Suitable for […]

Time out from our ever-busy world and its demands can be the most valuable thing of all to a writer. This session offers up to twenty people the exclusive use of our Grade II* listed building in the heart of the city centre. Dating from 1808, the Leeds Library houses a unique and growing collection […]

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 […]