Art & Literature, Entertainment: Treasures Showcase
Join our library staff to get hands-on with some key highlights from our Special Collections on the themes of Art & Literature and Entertainment. See everything from national costumes and pastimes, to ghostbusting, fairy tales, and the works of William Shakespeare and William Blake.
Part of the Leeds400 celebrations in 2026.
Take part in the exciting Trivial Pursuit game taking over Leeds city centre this summer: trivialpursuitleeds.com
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Leodis: 400 Years of Leeds in the Leeds Libraries Collections
15th September 2026 - 11th November 2026
Discover 400 years of Leeds’ history through the inspiring collections of Leeds Libraries – from 17th century manuscripts to football fanzines, via rare maps, photographs,…
Leeds in the 17th century: Handling workshop
16th July 2026 - 16th July 2026
Join our librarian team to explore the history of Leeds in the 17th century through the Leeds Libraries collections. This is a rare chance to…
The Art of the Short Story with Alice Jolly, Naomi Booth and Nicholas Royle
6th June 2026 - 6th June 2026
Kicking off our programme for Leeds LitFest 2026 is an essential event for all readers, writers and lovers of the short form. Join writer and…
Military History – Special Collections Handling Workshop
27th June 2026 - 27th June 2026
Join our team of Librarians to get up-close and personal with a curated selection of items from the Central Library collections, focusing on the armed…
Bluemoose Books 20th Birthday Bash
13th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
2026 sees legendary Hebden Bridge publisher Bluemoose Books celebrate their twentieth birthday. Since being founded in 2006 they’ve published an amazing range of work, including…
The Cost of War – The History and Role of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
9th July 2026 - 9th July 2026
This talk on the history and role of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) will illustrate how the CWGC ensures that the 1.7 million men…
Explore The Neighbourhood
Mafwa Midsummer
Mafwa Midsummer is a free three-day Refugee Week festival taking place at Roxby Community Garden in Lincoln Green, Leeds. Across the weekend, audiences can expect…
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Learn MoreThreads (18)
Young lovers Ruth and Jimmy decide to get married after Ruth unexpectedly gets pregnant. But their quiet lives in Sheffield, England, are threatened when the…
Learn MoreMik Artistik’s Ego Trip
Mik Artistik is a poet, performer, artist and comedian . With his compadre Jonny Flockton on guitar, and a selection of well heeled bass players,…
Learn MoreBlood Brothers
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides…
Learn MoreCracovia
Cracovia is a laid back dining spot serving authentic polish dishes, with a range of delicious wine and coffee.
Learn MoreEmba
Expect delicious food & drinks, great music and top notch service without any faff emba is a new gastrobar by chef Elizabeth Cottam. Hang out…
Learn MoreAmity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co is a beautiful craft brewpub based in Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, Leeds. We make fresh, modern interpretations of classic craft beer…
Learn MoreThe New Penny
It is reported to be the oldest gay pub in the Leeds. The Pub first started as the Hope And Anchor in 1953. Although difficulty…
Learn MoreThe Lister Arms (JD Wetherspoons)
Part of the popular Wetherpoon chain, this comfortable pub offers a selection of real ales, meals and themed menus. Our pub also offers craft beers…
Learn MorePhranakhon
Phranakhon Thai Tapas is a revolutionised Thai dining restaurant with a combination of European indulgence and authentic Thai tastes.
Learn MoreThe Den Family Club
Located in the vibrant community of Headingley, the Den is a sought-after family club offering a range of fun-filled activities, with a drop-off playroom, offering…
Learn MoreArdsley and Tingley Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreRothwell Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreBeeston Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreCompton Centre Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreKippax Community Hub & Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreYeadon Community Hub & Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreHyde Park Book Club
Hyde Park Book Club is at the heart of Leeds’ creative arts scene and has achieved its vision in becoming an events-led, pan-arts creative hub.…
Learn MoreMeanwood Market
Meanwood Market pops up in the small shopping centre opposite Waitrose on Green Road.
Learn MoreBlack Music Festival
The Black Music Festival is Europe’s biggest Free open-air reggae concert. The annual Leeds Reggae concert started back in 1985, to complement the annual Leeds…
Learn MoreThe Mill Gallery
The Mill Gallery is an artist-run space fueled by fierce collaboration. We believe art belongs to everyone—artists and audiences alike. Our exhibitions are unapologetic spaces…
Learn MoreBeeston Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
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