Aladdin and the Stolen Stories is a thrilling digital adventure for families from the original One Thousand and One Tales. Follow Aladdin’s journey to find the five hidden stolen stories before the evil villain Margo gets her hands on them.
Each episode will also reveal a brand new one of the Found Stories films narrated by Scheherazade and brought to life with incredible animation.
At Leeds Libraries, something curious has appeared. Tucked away on shelves and corners, story bird boxes have begun to nest. Each box holds a tiny world inside, filled with pictures, clues, and hints of a story waiting to be discovered.
Who might live inside? Where have they come from, and what do they have to tell us?
Have a peep inside a box and let your imagination take flight. Follow the clues, invent a tale, or simply listen to what the story might become. No two stories will be the same.
A magical and interactive deep-sea adventure from Hoglets Theatre! Whale sings his heart out, but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole ocean? Just as he’s about to give up, a mysterious voice echoes through the waves, spurring him on a determined search.
Join Whale as he dives through glowing coral, dodges wibbly jellyfish, and faces wild-eyed sea monsters in an unforgettable quest for connection. Will he ever find a friend who hears his song?
Packed with beautiful puppets, original songs, and hilarious sea creatures, The Tale of the Loneliest Whale is a celebration of friendship, difference, and the beauty of being yourself. Developed with children's insights into neurodiversity, this is a truly unique and heartfelt show for ages 4+.
Golden-haired Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for a tidy profit. It’s time for Rapunzel to take charge of her own destiny and figure out a way to escape.
This bold and funny adaptation of the much-loved storybook by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin and published by Two Hoots, is brought to the stage by award-winning family theatre company Wrongsemble (Three Little Vikings, The Not So Big Bad Wolf) in a brand new theatrical adventure brimming full of music, magic and madcap schemes - and not a prince in sight!
Artist Beatrice Lee Knowles brings an immersive, sensory, under the sea experience to your local library where you and your little ones can explore, play and read some stories together.
As part of our Story Explorers exhibition, drop in to your local library across Leeds and help us find eight cunning creatures who have hidden amongst the shelves!
Join Leeds Book Award-winning author/illustrator RAMZEE for a draw-along, author talk and Q&A. RAMZEE will share his top-tips for cartoon creation and doodling as well as chat about his Cheat Book series and answer questions from children and grown-ups.
To celebrate, we’re excited to be hosting World Book Day book-token exchange points at libraries across the city. Bring your World Book Day token to Seacroft Community Hub and Library, the Compton Centre Community Hub and Library, Armley Community Hub and Library or Morley Community Hub and Library and exchange it for one of this year’s brilliant World Book Day books!
Dive into the ocean in our under the sea adventure, make friends with the fish, sea urchins, jellyfish and a beluga whale as you search for the octopus's garden through the wonders of the sea.
This sensory story is led by 2 practitioners from Embracing Arts theatre company. Using intensive interaction and sensory engagement to encourage play, creativity and communication. This session is fully inclusive and accessible to children with additional needs.
BookTrust Storytime is an exciting 5-week library experience for families with under-fives. Discover a new picture book chosen by BookTrust every week, collect stickers and vote on your favourite! Launching as part of Leeds Storytelling Festival week beginning 23rd February at your local library during our regular Story & Rhyme sessions.
