Join us for another day relaxing without digital! You are invited to read with us, we have just celebrated World Book Day after all... come along and take your next read from our Little Reading Library or check out our growing Pluto Press collection. Got books to share? Why not bring along some great reads to donate too!
Our cafe will be open for drinks, snacks and a PAYF lunch and there will be plenty of art materials, board games and table tennis out too.
We are excited to bring you another local debut author to provide cosy reading in dark February. Join us in the shop to chat with Rachel Bower about her debut novel ‘It Comes from The River’ which is out on 30th January. Infused with the folklore of Northern England, It Comes from the River is an unforgettable, uncanny debut about violence, resilience and hope – and the power of women when they work together.
Are the parishioners of Farsley ready to welcome The Reverend? Join us at the Old Woollen as we talk to writer, broadcaster and Anglican priest, The Reverend Richard Coles about the fourth novel in the No.1 bestselling Canon Clement series ‘A Death on Location.’
We are delighted to be able to bring you an event to fill your 2025 with positivity.
Join us for an evening in the shop with local author and podcaster, The Joyful Coach – Sophie Cliff, as she share her latest publication The Hustle Cure with us.
Our 2025 exhibition 'Story Time' (opening 25 Jan) celebrates books for younger children now and in the past. What is or was your favourite children's story? Come and share it with us, with a chance to be photographed or recorded and feature in the exhibition!
Whether you still have your first book and want to bring it along to be pictured with it, or fondly recall it and want to tell us about why you love it, we will be in the Gatehouse for a drop-in session open to all ages 0-100 on Tuesday 7 Jan.
Join professional writer and teacher Chris Bartlett and explore the world of memoir writing - this session is perfect for an absolute beginner or for someone who already has a little writing experience.
Have you ever wanted to capture the life story of someone close to you? Whether it’s an elderly relative, a dear friend, or someone whose memories you want to treasure, this workshop will help you get started.
"Writing Their Story" is a two-hour, hands-on session designed to help you write a memoir that reflects the voice and experiences of someone you care about.
Join Ashley Thorpe, author of the action-packed middle grade adventure The Boy to Beat the Gods, for an event that explores how stories of old have evolved to make the new. Learn about how Ashley took inspiration from the incredible pantheon of Yoruba gods – the Orishas – and how it crosses over with mythology from across the world.
Part of The Leeds Storytelling Festival 2025.
A pay-what-you-decide family friendly event recommended for children aged 7+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
We are heading straight into our 2025 events programme and bringing you an evening with one of Truman Books best selling authors of 2024, the talented Emilia Hart. Emilia’s debut novel Weyward has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide, including 200k in the UK. Her second novel ‘The Sirens,’ due for release on 13 February, is already receiving amazing reviews. Emilia will be in conversation with historical fiction bestselling author Jennifer Saint, writer of mythological novels Ariadne, Elektra and Hera.
As part of Queer History Club we are thrilled to welcome Adam Zmith to talk about his book, Solemates with historian Kit Heyam.
Live poetry and other writing performances to celebrate the launch of a new anthology of original writing by more than 100 people, as part of Chapel FM's "Writing on Air" Festival.