Intro to film photography workshop

In this workshop we will be discussing all things film camera! This is the perfect workshop if you want to get into using film cameras or have recently got one and are unsure how to get started.

We’ll talk about how manual film cameras work and cover some of the basics of using a camera so that you can MAKE pictures instead of taking them.

Save The Planet: Crafts and Storytelling

Come and meet Mother Nature and her Squirrel Friend and learn all about how we can better Save The Planet. Play games, make a bug hotel for the garden, and learn about garden birds all in an interactive and enjoyable workshop setting. Delivered by Same Difference Arts. Taking place at various venues across the city:

Monday 29th July, 2pm-3pm - Beeston Community Hub and Library

Tuesday 30th July, 2pm-3pm - Leeds Central Library

Thursday 1st August, 2pm-3pm - Headingley Community Hub and Library

Monday 5th August, 2pm-3pm - Chapel Allerton Library

Summer Reading Challenge: Makey Makey Sound Collage

To celebrate this year's Summer Reading Challenge theme of Marvellous Makers, join us for this session where you will design and craft a collage inspired by your favourite book! You'll then be able to bring it to life by connecting it to a Makey Makey, and adding code on Scratch, so that each part of your collage magically plays its own sounds! Plus, you'll have the chance to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, and borrow books to win more challenge prizes! Taking place at various venues across the city:

Friday 9th August, 2pm-3pm - Burmantofts Community Hub and Library

Steam Toys and Meccano Show!

An annual event run by the Friends of Pudsey Roller in association with Leeds Industrial Museum.  

You can see a range if miniature engines, some in steam, from Victorian to modern. A range of classic Meccano will be on display.  

Fun for all the family, and a great opportunity to meet enthusiasts and support the work of the Friends of Pudsey Roller.

HAR Late: A Night in Havana

Timba Británica feat. Mayito Rivera (Los Van Van).

Direct from Cuba, and exclusively for summer 2024, all-star London based group Tristan Butler y Timba Británica will be joined by world famous, Grammy-award-winning vocalist, Mayito Rivera for a sensational night in the heart of Leeds. 

World-class music, salsa dance class, frozen mojitos, and a DJ playing the best Cuban vinyl taking you to midnight – a taste of Havana without the 9-hour flight!

Summer Reading Challenge: Lego Spike Beatbox

To celebrate this year's Summer Reading Challenge theme of Marvellous Makers, join us for this session where you will build and then code your own musical creations using our Lego Spike kits. You'll have the chance to record and loop your own voice, create musical melodies, and add sound effects into the mix too! Plus, you'll have the chance to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, and borrow books to win more challenge prizes! Taking place at various venues across the city:

Friday 2nd August, 11am-12noon, 1pm-2pm & 3pm-4pm - Wetherby Community Hub and Library

Summer Reading Challenge: Marvellous Music Machines

To celebrate this year's Summer Reading Challenge theme of Marvellous Makers, join us for this session where you will code and craft your own musical creations. Try building, recording and looping your own voice or sound effect with our Lego Spike music makers project, create an audio collage and bring it alive with Makey Makeys and Scratch, and craft your own own percussion shakers. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, and borrow books. Taking place at various venues across the city:

Friday 26th July, 1.30pm-3pm - Leeds Central Library