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Accessibility & Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Age friendly
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Baby changing facilities
- Dementia friendly
- Guide dogs welcome
- Wheelchair accessible
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Opening Hours
Monday
09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 20:00
Thursday
09:00 - 20:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
Closed all day
Leeds City Library
Leeds City Library is a public library, situated in the city centre on Calverley Street, it houses Leeds Libraries’ single largest general lending and reference collection with specialist music, art and local history collections. The Grade-II listed building opened in 1884 and features beautiful staircases and colourful tiles. It is a must-see to read and study, admire the building, or enjoy a beverage in the Tiled Hall café.
The library has free WiFi for public use, activities for all ages and computer, printing and photocopying facilities. Friendly staff are always available to help you find the information you need.
Events at this Venue
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Silver Harmonies – 25 Years Together in Life and Music
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Talk: The Power of Graphic Story Telling: An Evening with Kristyna Baczynski and Darryl Cunningham Leeds Libraries are delighted to welcome two outstanding graphic‑novel creators…
Learn MoreWorkshop: Discover the Art of Portuguese Tiles
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Learn MoreWorkshop: Korean Calligraphy
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Learn MoreWorkshop: Japanese Origami
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Learn MoreWorkshop: Chinese Calligraphy
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Learn MoreHerbarium Café
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Please meet your guide by the steps outside Leeds Art Gallery. The guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket. Please note the tour does…
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Learn MoreThe Glee Club Leeds
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Learn Moreoutside Leeds Art Gallery, Victoria Square, The Headrow
Please meet your guide by the steps outside Leeds Art Gallery. The guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket. Please note the tour does…
Learn MoreAlec Clegg Studio, stage@leeds
Our black box studio has a capacity of 52 seats in traditional end on format. The seating block is fully retractable. stage@leeds is a public…
Learn MoreThe Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
Nestled at the heart of the University of Leeds, The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery offers innovative art exhibitions from the University’s Art Collections. The…
Learn MoreThe Glee Club Leeds
The Glee Clubs are a group of live comedy, music and special events venues. We are the home of stand-up comedy, with regular mixed-bill weekend…
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Funstation is the ultimate family entertainment destination, packed with fun and excitement for all ages! Tap: Getting started is easy! Load your Fun Card at…
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