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Intrepid young adventurers can go on an epic journey from the far reaches of space to the depths of the ocean floor as they explore the magic of storytelling.

Story Explorers, a new free exhibition at Leeds Central Library, includes eye-catching features such as a giant cuddly octopus and a spectacular model of the moon as part of an immersive, family friendly event running from February 19 until May 30, 2026.

The much-loved Leeds Tapestry celebrating the city’s history has received an inspiring new panel, completely designed and stitched by residents to explore ideas of freedom.

Leeds Storytelling Festival will return from Saturday 14 February to Sunday 8 March, bringing a citywide celebration of stories especially for children and families and celebrating National Year of Reading.

We have changed our process for when library books become overdue.

Leeds Libraries volunteers are recognised at the Sporting Heritage Network awards.

A new Leeds Central Library exhibition called Unearthed: The Power of Gardening features illustrated guides and manuals dating back more than 500 years.

Help stitch history: contribute to our new Threads of Freedom tapestry

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This year's Summer Reading Challenge started on Saturday 5 July and the theme is "Story Garden"

Some of the world’s oldest football fanzines, which kicked off a wave of people-powered publications on terraces across the globe, are on display in our new exhibition at Leeds Central Library, co-produced with the British Library