Book Club
Join us for a relaxed and friendly discussion about the books that help us feel good.
Do you have a favourite novel you return to time and again, or a comforting audiobook you always fall asleep to? Do you read to unwind, or to spark your creative flair? Has a book ever inspired you to make a positive change?
Together we’ll explore how reading supports our wellbeing and helps us navigate everyday life. No preparation is needed, but feel free to bring any books along that you want to discuss.
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Folk Song in the North of England – Traditional Song Forum Autumn Conference with Leeds Libraries
10th October 2026 - 10th October 2026
Folk Song in the North of England – Traditional Song Forum Autumn Conference with Leeds Libraries Frank Kidson (1855-1926) was a key player in the…
Ralph and John Went to Church: Ralph Thoresby & John Lewis, the first recorded Black person in Leeds
7th October 2026 - 7th October 2026
On February 1 1708 a remarkable thing happened – Ralph and John went to church. Ralph was Ralph Thoresby, the Leeds antiquarian and diarist. John…
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21st October 2026 - 21st October 2026
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Alice Mann – The Radical Woman Who Beat The Establishment
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