Spooktacular Family Day
Join us for a frightful mini-festival for young readers and their families, featuring children’s poet and former Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho, author of children’s series ‘The Ministry of Mayhem’ Alex Foulkes, and theatre company Fladam who will be performing their hilarious show, Hallowbean.
Plus, there will be devilish draw-a-longs and eerie activities in the mysterious corners of Leeds City Library.
Co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries.
A free family-friendly event recommended for children aged 6+ – spooky outfits are encouraged!
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We are always happy to welcome you. Find your closest library or get in touch: libraries.leeds.gov.uk
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