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…
Ukulele For Beginners Class (six week course) in partnership with Vera Media
17th June 2026 - 22nd July 2026
Discover the joy of music with our fun and friendly group ukulele classes. This group is perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their…
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Join us for a calming and creative Needle Felting Workshop, where you’ll learn the art of felting and craft your very own felted bird to…
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Join us for Leeds Arts University’s fifth annual event as part of Leeds Literature Festival, as we launch our first anthology of writing: ‘Labyrinths’. The…
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Few could argue against the charms of the Tiled Hall Cafe. Part of the huge building which houses both Leeds Central Library and Leeds Art…
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Revolution is the original Vodka bar, serving premium vodka Stolichnaya as their house pour. A linchpin of the city’s bar scene, situated in the Electric…
Learn MoreThe Grove Inn
A relaxed charming city pub with a warm and friendly atmosphere. When you come into the Grove Inn you are sure to receive a warm…
Learn MoreElectric Shuffle Leeds
Electric Shuffle has reimagined the traditional game of shuffleboard with four delightfully immersive games designed to have you outrageously thrilled as you battle against the…
Learn MoreLatitude Wine and Liquor Merchant
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Learn MoreKirkstall Educational Cricket Club
The Field of Dreams and the home of Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club!
Learn MoreYeadon Community Hub & Library
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At Love Yoga, we believe yoga is more than just movement — it’s a way of coming home to yourself. Whether you’re stepping onto the…
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Learn MoreRoundhay Parochial Hall
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