Family History for Beginners Workshop
Join us in the Sanderson Room at Leeds Central Library for this live and interactive version of our popular Family History workshop, for a friendly introduction to key concepts and resources for complete beginners.
Free but booking required at www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents
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Heritage Tour of Leeds Central Library
Join us for an entertaining trip behind the scenes of our magnificent Grade II* listed building. Find out about the architecture, history and famous visitors, as well as visiting some secret corners! Tours last approximately 1 hour and leave from the ground floor atrium, outside the Lending department.
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We are always happy to welcome you, find your closest library or get in touch: leeds.gov.uk/libraries
Family History Consultation
If you are having difficulty with your family history research then join our team of family history librarians at the Central Library for a free consultation: from first steps using Ancestry to more advanced queries, we're on hand to help.
We can primarily assist with family history in the Leeds and West Yorkshire area; the consultation is open to anyone, however, as we may be able to offer general advice depending on your circumstances.
Sculpting Moments
Unleash your creativity and unwind at sculpting moments, the ultimate social event combining fun, art, and relaxation. Join us at Wardrobe, a vibrant, funky bar for an afternoon of sculpting with air-drying clay—no experience needed! Whether you consider yourself an artist or just looking for a new way to express yourself, this event offers the perfect balance of creativity and socializing.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXPERIENCE
Clay Sculpting Fun: Get hands-on with air-drying clay and create your own unique masterpiece.
CAFÉ ECONOMIQUE: Post car-ownership futures: Leeds as a city where you don’t need to own a car – really? A talk by Professor Greg Marsden, University of Leeds
This talk will ask the question what would a city where people didn’t need to own a car look like? This, after all, is part of the vision of Leeds City Council – but it is not a future which has been created anywhere around the world. In a world where low traffic neighbourhoods, new bike lanes or pavement parking can all cause public flashpoints talking about car ownership sounds provocative and, given some of the options available to people today “pie in the sky”. The INFUZE project is a five year research study which is asking people in Leeds to imagine and design such a city.
INDIs Film Festival 2025: Career Kickstarter
The INDIs Film Festival returns in March 2025, bringing together young filmmakers, industry professionals and film fans for a packed programme of screenings, talks, workshops and VR experiences.
60s & 70s Vintage Clothing Pop Up
Shrinking Violets is a vintage company dedicated to selling 60s & 70s clothing and accessories. Stemming from a passion for true vintage, this woman owned business is dedicated to showcasing the very best, and boldest, of the era. Unlike other vintage fairs, our specialised range focuses on unique and one-of-a-kind garments which are unlike anything available elsewhere online or in your local vintage stores.. Whether you're a psychedelic queen or a mod girl we've got you covered with incredible prints, shapes and tailoring.
Chris Ingham Trio: The Jazz Of Dudley Moore
Beloved comic actor Dudley Moore (1935-2002) was also a dazzling jazz pianist and a composer of wit and depth. The Chris Ingham Trio revisits Dudley’s evocative and appealing 1960s jazz in rich, rewarding presentation packed with striking music and fascinating anecdotes.
This acclaimed show been warmly received at Ronnie Scott’s and in concerts and festivals throughout the UK while the group’s CD Dudley received rave reviews fulsomely approving the overdue celebration of a remarkable British musician.
"A vibrant and moving homage" DOWNBEAT
Sherlock Holmes - The Last Act
The year is 1916.
Drawn from two years of Sussex retirement for the funeral of his friend, Dr Watson, Holmes returns to Baker Street to resolve ‘the last act’ of his epic career.
A theatrical evening then unfolds, with fourteen characters, all played by Nigel Miles-Thomas in a tour de force performance.
Cross-examinations, heated arguments between Holmes and Watson, and all manner of comic and serious interactions, between many famous Conan Doyle characters.
As the play concludes the great detective reveals a shocking secret.