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An illustration of young vampire Amelia Fang and a pumpkin with a smiley face
Laura Ellen Anderson
Fri 31 Oct 2025
Spooktacular Family Day
Workshop
Family friendly
Event organiser:
Leeds Libraries

Celebrate Hallowe’en with the magical minds behind some of your favourite spooky books! 

Join us to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 'Story Garden', featuring Laura Ellen Anderson, Lucy Farfort, Patrice Lawrence, Jack McKay, Piers Torday and more for spine-tingling stories, creepy draw-alongs, and eerie activities in the mysterious corners of Leeds Central Library. Please read your booking confirmation to find out how to join each author for a more interactive "Ghastly Masterclass".

A light breakfast and drinks will be available on arrival, bring your own packed lunch and spooky outfits are encouraged. A free family-friendly event, most suitable for children aged 6 years and over. A BSL interpreter will be present at all author talks in the Tiled Hall.

In partnership with the British Library and Leeds Libraries.

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Leeds Central Library

Municipal Buildings
Calverley Street
Leeds
LS1 3AB
United Kingdom

53.800131, -1.548706

    Date
    Fri 31 Oct 2025
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    Fri 31 Oct 2025
    10:15am - 2:00pm

    Ticket price

    Free
    Box Office
    0113 3785005
    Accessibility
    Baby changing facilities
    British Sign Language Interpreted
    Buggy friendly
    Wheelchair access

    Leeds Libraries

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