Storytelling with Ian Douglas
Join internationally known storyteller and street entertainer Ian Douglas for a few tales inspired by our Story Explorers exhibition themes: jungle, sea and space.
Ian has been mesmerising audiences for over 30 years and has founded two theatre companies – and he can’t wait to share his stories with families in Leeds!
You can play your way around our Story Explorers family exhibition at Leeds Central Library until 30 May. Story Explorers is co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries.
A free family friendly event recommended for children aged 3+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a Leeds Libraries event, to keep up to date with further events please follow us on social media @leedslibraries and sign up to Leeds Libraries Newsletter for Children and Families: bit.ly/FamilyLibraryNews
We are always happy to welcome you, find your closest library or get in touch: libraries.leeds.gov.uk
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