Attend a free creative workshop at your local library and become part of The Calico Dress,
a collaborative textile artwork celebrating the stories of people across West Yorkshire.
Come along for an inspiring morning of conversation, creativity, and community. Share ideas, build meaningful relationships, and support one another's work in a friendly and welcoming environment over a cup of tea or coffee.
This month we are delighted to welcome Dawn Wood, CEO of Fabrication Ltd, who will be joining us to share her experiences as a creative entrepreneur. Dawn will also discuss the fantastic work Fabrication does in supporting micro craft businesses, artists, and designers through the provision of workspace, retail opportunities, and business support.
We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of conversation, connection, and inspiration.
Skippko Arts Team are creating 400 miniature hand decorated people with the communities of Leeds to celebrate Leeds 400. 400 years since Leeds received its first Royal Charter from King Charles I.
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 a relaxed and friendly discussion about the books that help us feel good. Together we'll explore how reading supports our wellbeing and helps us navigate everyday life. No preparation is needed, but feel free to bring any books along that you want to discuss.
To celebrate the Leeds 400, Skippko Arts Team are creating 400 miniature hand decorated people with the communities of Leeds. Come along to make your own!
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries Leeds was treated to hot-air balloon ascents by some of the most celebrated aeronauts of the period. The story of these extraordinarily intrepid, inventive, and courageous individuals is little told but sure to intrigue, inspire, and inform.
The talk uses two historic Leeds city-centre fires as case studies: the destructive fire beneath Leeds Station in 1892 and the Wellington Street warehouse and hotel fire of 1906. Through these examples, it demonstrates how the Goad plans can be used to reconstruct the built environment, identify fire hazards, and understand the challenges faced by firefighters and insurers alike.
