Author Ali Isaac will be in conversation with writer and Senior librarian Stu Hennigan, discussing her new book, the writing process and issues discussed in the text.
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.
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.
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.
As part of Leeds Libraries Thursday community lunch time pop up performances and recitals we are proud to host:
-Lute-song duo Ava Lewis and James Logan
Performing Lute Songs from Dowland to Purcell.
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.
Blast off with ASTRO NORMA (and her cosmic piano) on a madcap, musical quest to find Grandpa’s lost star. But beware! The sneaky Silencer is hot on her trail, ready to silence the tunes! Packed with awesome aliens, rib-tickling robots, and interplanetary puppets, this joyful space odyssey will have kids reaching for the stars…
Game designer and author of the new Cosmic Cadets series Ryan Crawford is the host of an activity-packed session that gives children the chance to design their own Cosmic Cadet team, mission, and space monster through writing prompts and interactive brain-storming.
We’re going on an adventure! As part of our series of launch events for the Story Explorers exhibition, Wrongsemble Theatre brings you this fun, family friendly story-telling session that celebrates folklore from different cultures.
Join award-winning comic writer and artist for a fantastic comic making workshop! Get your pencils and paper at the ready as we explore the world of the Bumble & Snug books, create our own little monsters, and then take them on a super silly comic adventure! This event is co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries.
