Drop in, collage and create poems from funky and fabulous recyclables, such as old posters and theatre programmes! A free event for all ages and spanning three days, brought to you by the National Poetry Centre, and made possible thanks to funding from Leeds City Council's Cultural Investment Programme Grow: Project strand and the University of Leeds.
Budding bairds don't need to attend every day - stay as long as you like.
An adventurous tale of seasons gone awry from Speedwell Dance about an ancient powerful witch and the determination of children to put things right. Join musicians and dancers to awaken scampering creatures, tiptoe past the Mountain Witch’s cave and finally convince her to let the sun return.
A pay-what-you-decide playful and inclusive experience for children aged 3-8 years and their grown-ups. With inspiring dance, songs and original music played live on clarinet, flute and cello.
As part of a Green Libraries Week special, our next Whinmoor Library Social will feature a visit from Groundwork’s Green Doctors . The Green Doctors can help residents stay warm, stay well, and save money on household bills.
A Green Doctor can help a household to:
take control of their energy bills,
provide practical solutions to reduce energy costs,
support residents to use their heating system and controls efficiently,
This immersive sound and light sculpture is made from locally sourced Ash trees felled due to Ash dieback disease. Using a traditional steam bent method combined with re-usable innovative technology and a moving sound composition, we are all invited to reflect on the life of a tree and how to fill the spaces of species lost to climate change.
By Pif-Paf (UK)
Sound by Eleanor Hooper & Kate Griffin
Embark on a foodie adventure through Europe's biggest indoor market!
A seldom seen hedgehog emerges from the shadows, now large and illuminated for all to see. Taking up residence in the bus station, its intricate details are captivating.
Sponsored by WYCA
By Glow Art Creations (UK)
presented by Mr Dwayne Hutchinson - The Owner and Founder of AccomplishBCEL®. All ethnicities are welcome.
Black Students are experiencing negative outcomes across the Education system in the UK. Why?
Join us as we address the issues that Black Students are facing throughout the UK. Starting from Primary School through to University. We will be addressing the issues and then providing lasting solutions, learning about their challenges and what we all can do to support them, to provide further positive outcomes.
Be in the room. Be a part of the change!
As part of Green Libraries Week, Incredible Edibles Garforth will be dropping in to share with us some of their fantastic expertise and inspire us all to have a go ourselves.
It's free and there's no need to book.
Refreshments are provided.
As part of Green Libraries Week our Kids Clubs will be inspired by stories of eco heroes, wonderful wildlife and engineering solutions to save the planet with creative activities from crafts to Lego for children aged 6 and up.
Green Libraries Week Specials will be taking place at the following libraries:
Whinmoor- Tuesday 8 October 3.30pm
Bramley- Tuesday 8 October 3.30pm
Rothwell- Tuesday 8 October 3.30pm
Hunslet- Wednesday 10 October 3.30pm
Central Library- Saturday 12 October 11am
Most suited for children aged 6+
Join us for green themed Code Clubs this Green Libraries Week where we'll be coding solutions to clean up our oceans and reduce recyclable waste going to landfill.
Code Club is a global network for families. Visit codeclub.org for more information.
Leeds Libraries Code Clubs are suitable for ages 8-12.
Central Library- Saturday 5 October 10.30-11.30am
Halton Library- Tuesday 8 October 3.30-4.30pm
Pudsey Library- Wednesday 9 October, 3.45-4.45 pm
Chapel Allerton Library- Thursday 10 October, 3.45-4.45 pm