Events

Get ready for some feel good vibes at this year's Summer Reading Challenge - Read to the Beat! We’re excited to welcome special guest Phil Tang (Bboy Philty) from HelloHipHop, delivering taster sessions in Breakin’ and Graffiti.

Join our staff to get hands-on with some key highlights from our Special Collections on the themes of History and Geography.

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

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

Join us at Leeds Central Library for a special event led by acclaimed poet, playwright and performer Testament as he reads a short story and a poem followed by discussion. Reading Round is a welcoming, shared reading experience where a writer reads short stories and poems followed by an informal discussion together in a relaxed, friendly environment - you can even just come and listen!

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

Join us for this talk on the life and legacy of Maud Hummerston, first female librarian and first Children’s Librarian for Leeds Libraries.

Join staff from the Heritage & Research department for an informal session exploring the history of Pudsey through unique collections available at the Central Library.

Join us 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 local author Chris Nickson to discover the life, career, and achievements of radical 19th century printer and notable Leeds woman, Alice Mann.

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.

Learn to reinforce and embellish fabrics with hand stitched repeated patterns using the Japanese art form of Sashiko.

Self-publishing has always been an important part of print and, in its 400 years of existence, Leeds has played a leading role. Join us as we take a trip through the history of self-publishing in the city.

Join local historian Danny Friar to learn about the encounter between Ralph Thoresby and John, the first recorded Black person in Leeds.