Treasure handling session – Leeds and Yorkshire
Join our team of Librarians to get up-close and personal with a curated selection of treasures from the Central Library collections, focusing on Leeds and Yorkshire. There’ll be the chance to handle rare books from our archive, as well as the opportunity to chat with like-minded people about the region’s past.
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Seven by Seven – vinyl playing session
14th November 2026 - 14th November 2026
Music Library, Floor 1, Leeds Central Library Join Leeds Libraries and Seven by Seven for a free uplifting music event! Seven by Seven is a…
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…
Who Read Our Overdue Book? A Geological Bestseller at the Dawn of the Victorian Age – History Talk
27th May 2026 - 27th May 2026
In 1836, the University of Oxford’s Professor of Geology, William Buckland, published a groundbreaking book that sold 10,000 copies in a matter of months and…
SongShare with The Swan Song Project – Dying Matters Week Special
9th May 2026 - 26th September 2026
Join us for a Dying Matters Week special “SongShare” event. Come and hear songs written by terminally ill and bereaved people supported by The Swan…
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Fight the Giant
No Cookridge Street Jazz Festival tent this year so JazzLeeds are bringing open air jazz to the Seven Arts courtyard on Sunday 24 May featuring…
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Last year, we celebrated our 60th birthday with a special heritage bus tour. Due to its success, we’re bringing it back one more time as…
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For 34 years, NYC’s the Slackers have toured the world with their critically acclaimed – and widely beloved – blend of ska, reggae, and soul.…
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Fergus Quill and Anna Chandler-King come together to share their mutual love of the composer and bass player Charles Mingus. Mingus’ music weaves together elements…
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A vibrant, family-friendly summer celebrating the wonderful world of plants. From towering trees to tiny seeds, discover how plants shape our lives, our history, and…
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Cultured perfectionists, Chino Latino are a well established and constantly evolving award-winning restaurant and bar. Chino Latino is the place to go when you want…
Learn MoreFibre
It’s been 19 years since Fibre burst onto Leeds scene and what an amazing journey it’s been! Reinventing itself through time, Fibre sits firmly as…
Learn MoreCosy Club Leeds
Leeds Cosy Club can be found on Albion Street, just a few steps outside of Trinity Leeds. Enjoy a little cocktail on the terrace or…
Learn MoreThe Flying Duck
The pub retains many of its original features including York stone and oak wooden floors, beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls and real fire places. Between…
Learn MoreThe Banksia
Welcome to The Banksia – the latest place to grab the hottest plates and the most scintillating drinks in Leeds. Whether you’re with us for…
Learn MoreBramley Community Centre
Bramley Community Centre is a community facility for groups, meetings, activities and events. Get in touch about hiring the main hall or meeting room.
Learn MoreArmley 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 MoreOtley Labour Rooms
With a capacity of up to 50 people, the Labour Rooms is a welcoming venue full of charm and character, which has hosted numerous local…
Learn MoreThe Old Fire Station
Gipton Fire Station has been renovated into a fantastic multipurpose community hub, providing a base for six local charities, along with rooms available to hire,…
Learn MoreSt Gemma’s Hospice
St Gemma’s Hospice is a local, independent charity and has been providing expert care to the people of Leeds for over 40 years. We provide…
Learn MoreWetherby Town Hall
The Town Hall dates from 1845 and is the most prominent building in the Market Place. It is Grade II listed and houses the Town…
Learn MoreMeanwood Market
Meanwood Market pops up in the small shopping centre opposite Waitrose on Green Road.
Learn MoreArmley 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 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 MoreMorley 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 MoreFreedom Mills
Freedom Mills is a multi-platform events space which runs a regular night programme alongside a range of events, including rave nights. The Mills also hosts…
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…
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