We’re thrilled that our popular Story Explorers exhibition at Leeds Central Library has been extended!
It’s now open until Saturday 29 August, which means even more families can adventure into space, through the jungle and to the bottom of the ocean. Right through to the end of the summer holidays!
Join the adventure and pop in anytime during our opening hours!
📚 Leeds Lit Fest is nearly upon us! From 6–14 June Leeds Libraries will be part of a city-wide celebration of words & imagination 📚
We're starting off strong with this panel event of superstar writers on the art of the short story. They'll discuss what makes a great short story, and talk about some of their favourite examples and practitioners. There'll be plenty of time for audience questions too so writers, don't miss out on this opportunity to come and get tips from some of the very best in the business. Don't miss it!
Saturday 6 June, 1-3pm
Leeds Central Library
£6 tickets
Book now on ticketsource (link in bio)
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#books #reading #shortstory #leeds #litfest
Double recommendation for Lauren Elkin this week! If you're interested women, unruly bodies or reclaiming the streets then you'll probably find something to like here.
What books opened the world of non-fiction to you? Let us know in comments or become one of our over one-hundred Leeds reviewers! Keep them coming people!! Link in bio!!!
#NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn
Time flies! Nearly a year ago today we were celebrating Leeds Book Awards 2025. To get you ready for our next celebration of literary magic on 19 May, here's a throwback to last year’s awards 🏆
We’ll be posting the winners and highlights from Leeds Book Awards 2026 day all day right here on instagram, so stay tuned – we're on the edge of our seats...
Join BIPC Leeds for a series of free, practical workshops designed to help start-ups and businesses grow with confidence.
From smarter marketing using AI and social media, to making informed business decisions and understanding the basics of copyright and trade marks, these sessions are packed with useful insights you can apply straight away.
👉 View dates and book your place on Eventbrite through the link in our bio
#BusinessSupport #FreeWorkshops #StartupSupport #SmallBusinessUK #GrowYourBusiness #BusinessLearning #AIMarketing #LeedsBusiness
We are now at over 100 community reviews covering non-fiction, classic literature, sci-fi, fantasy, romance and children's fiction! Keep sharing your favourite reads with us via our online form or hand-written at all our libraries (yes, we do read them all!)
Could your review take pride of place as the review of the month at Guiseley library?
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Join us at the Reginald Centre for our upcoming event with Marcia Hutchinson to celebrate her latest novel, The Mercy Step, shortlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction!
Marcia Hutchinson was born to Windrush generation Jamaican parents in the UK in 1962. She was the first pupil from her comprehensive school to go to Oxford. She worked as a lawyer before founding the educational publishing company Primary Colours, which she ran until 2014. She was awarded an MBE in 2011 for services to Cultural Diversity. Moving to Manchester in 2012, she became a community activist and was eventually elected as a Councillor in 2021.
The book is inspired by Marcia's childhood, and is full of wit and resilience. Marcia will be in conversation with Lydia Williams, followed by audience Q&A and a book signing.
Reginald Centre Community Hub & Library
21 May, 6:30-8pm
Book now on our Ticketsource (link in bio)
Tickets are pay what you feel ☀️
@marxia1
Thanks to this Anon reviewer for reminding us of this modern CLASSIC eco-noir-detective-thriller set in rural Poland. We loved it too Anon! What lands have you explored through reading? Tell us in the comments and consider leaving a review through our form linked in our bio.
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There's still time to join our introductory guitar course, in collaboration with @veram3dia
Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or revisiting it after a break, this course is the perfect way to build a strong foundation and enjoy making music with others. 🎸
Classes run every Wednesdays 10am-12pm until 10th June with a half-term break on the 27th May. To find out more, contact [email protected]
🎮 We had a gaming theme for our regular code club at Leeds Central Library 🎮
If you are aged 7-11 and want to try your hand at some coding, why not come down? We run code club on alternate Saturday's, and you can book your ticket via our ticketsource (link in bio)
@raspberrypifoundation
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Fancy seeing some of the oldest and rarest items at @leedslibraries ? 🔎
Librarians at Leeds Central Library will be giving you the chance to get your eyes (and hands) on some of the oldest and rarest items held in the Leeds Libraries collection.
On show amongst other fascinating items will be an 1894 calendar beautifully depicting a bread arch built from 1,500 loaves of bread as part of a royal visit to Leeds, lavish menus created by a noted Victorian confectioner for prestigious functions, including the banquet to celebrate the opening of Leeds Town Hall in 1858, and a scrapbook detailing the heroic exploits of the city’s renowned crew of Victorian firefighters and their inspirational leader nicknamed “The Fire King” by local newspapers at the time.
The objects will be available to view as part of two treasure handling sessions taking place at Leeds Central Library on May 9 and May 23.
To book your place, visit the link in our bio ☝️
#Leeds #LocalHistoryMonth #Leeds400 #LeedsLibraries #CommunityHistory
We had a birdtastic day showcasing our 3d printing and #LeedsZinelibrary with @equitybd and @bradfordmuseums Do you like our warblers @jimmoirart ? 😀🐦🐧 #artscouncilengland #yearofreading #leedsartlibrary
