Events

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.

Sew reuseable period pads supporting women all over the world.

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.

Ukulele Classes for beginners, improver and those looking for a fun social experience participants must sign up to enrol within the 1st 3 weeks.

Guitar for Beginners Class Ages 19+ Enrolment takes place in 1st 3 weeks

Discover 400 years of Leeds' history through the rich and inspiring collections of Leeds Libraries.

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.

Quiet reading hour, turn up, settle down and lock in for some dedicated reading time.

Quiet reading sessions, come along, settle down, and lock in for some dedicated reading time. You're worth it!

Free code club for children and young people aged 7-11 to explore coding with easy to follow projects using a variety of technology.

Free Nintendo Switch eSports group.

Venture into life drawing in this relaxed, supportive four-week course taught by artist and tutor Boris Cruse.

Join Heritage and Research Librarian Sally Hughes to delve into some of the weird and wonderful items in Leeds Libraries' collections.

Join Pat Bourne of Leeds Museums and Galleries, as he takes you through his personal choice of museum objects that reflect 400 years of history since Leeds got its charter from King Charles I in 1626.