As part of the 2024 Farsley Literature Festival we are delighted to announce, An afternoon with Kate Mosse at the Old Woollen. Kate Mosse CBE FRSL is an award-winning novelist, playwright, performer, campaigner, interviewer and non-fiction writer. The author of ten novels and short-story collections, her books have sold over five million copies, been translated into thirty-eight languages and published in more than forty countries. Kate will be talking to us about her latest novel The Map of Bones, which will be released on 10th October.

Join us in the shop, as we welcome award winning fiction writer Charlotte Mendelson, to chat about her 6th novel Wife.

The film is set in Dublin and London, Rose played by Ann Skelly, is at university in Dublin studying veterinary science. An only child, she has enjoyed a loving relationship with her adoptive parents. However, for as long as Rose can remember she has wanted to know who her biological parents are and the facts of her true identity…

Dir. Joe Lawlor + Christine Molloy/1 hr 40 mins/ Cert.15/2019

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Live in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen!

Readings by a different local published poet each month and this month we’re delighted to welcome HANNAH STONE

Songwriter, singer, performer, musician, and music educator who believes passionately in music as a form of expression, engagement, enjoyment and education.

Make the world's best worst robot!

Hebocon is a competition where you will create robots by taking apart old broken toys and putting them together again in weird and wonderful ways! Think Sid from Toy Story...

The big screen will be up this Sunday for our community to watch the match - comfy seating great view of the game, friendly crowd, all welcome. 

Come and watch Left Bank-style!

Get In The Mood and join us for a swingin’ night of nostalgia and music. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the 1940s with the 16-piece, Leeds-based Northern Swing Orchestra and special guests, The Honeybirds. This is the ultimate big band show that you won’t want to miss!

The Northern Swing Orchestra, known for its captivating performances and exceptional musicianship, will take centre stage to deliver a showstopping performance that pays homage to the golden age of big band music.

Let us take you on a journey through the history of Leeds and highlight treasures from our library collections.

Pop along to the 2nd floor of Leeds Central Library to explore collections dating from the 17th century in our Heritage Open Day showcase event. Focusing on this year's Routes - Networks - Connections theme, we will transport visitors through the history of Leeds and explore the city's global connections. Librarians will handpick their favourite examples, from exciting expedition accounts and historic maps to tracing local railways and rivers.