Switch off, settle in, and read together at our monthly quiet reading hour. Bring a book or borrow one, relax, and stay afterwards for a friendly book chat if you wish.
Join us at Leeds Central Library for this live and interactive version of our popular Family History workshop, for a friendly introduction to key concepts and resources for complete beginners.
Join us at local libraries across Leeds for fun sessions of sharing stories and rhymes with time to play in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
A great opportunity to meet with others and join the library as part of your visit. Free event for under fives and their grown ups, just turn up.
Looking for a laid-back space to share your creativity? Join Leeds Libraries in partnership with Launchpad for an Open Mic Night at Leeds Central Library.
Book Club! Join a group discussion as part of a celebration of reading for mental health.
6pm-7pm, Monday 12th October 2026 at Central Library Hummerston Suite
Shared Read: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Join us for an evening with one of the most revered voices in Caribbean and Global literature, Kwame Dawes.
Audiences will have the opportunity to meet the Poet Laureate of Jamaica at an event that also features poetry performances by Jason Allen-Paisant and Malika Booker, and a post-conversation book signing. Light refreshments will be available.
In “Radical Roots” The Red Shed Players explore the lives of four strong characters who played important roles in our history:
Robert Owen - Industrialist and Dreamer
Feargus O’Connor - The Lion of Freedom
Alice Mann - Printer and Activist for the Charter
Emma Martin - Preacher of Absolute Equality
Join staff from the Heritage & Research department for an informal session exploring the history of Holt Park through unique collections available at the Central Library.
