Enjoy a curated collection of short films to spark imaginations for young audiences. Part of Leeds Storytelling Festival 2025. Taking place at various venues:
Wednesday 19th February, 1pm-2pm - Halton Library
Friday 21st February, 3pm-4pm - The Compton Centre Community Hub and Library
Saturday 22nd February, 1.30pm - Seacroft Community Hub and Library
A free family-friendly event for all ages.
Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny, their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Join us from 10.30am before our Saturday screening for a self-led, drop in activity.
Animated film based on the wonderful children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
A kind witch invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone.
A magical tale about friendship and family from the producers of the hugely successful The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right.
In the enchanted mountains of Colombia lies the extraordinary Madrigal family, each blessed with a unique gift by the magic of the Encanto, every child except Mirabel. Despite facing the frustration of being the sole family member without magical powers.
Travel to a galaxy not so far away for a cosmic comedy adventure about a determined robot named WALL-E. After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, the curious and lovable WALL-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. Join them and a hilarious cast of characters on a fantastic journey across the universe.
Join us from 10.30am before our Saturday screening for a self-led, drop in activity.
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, (Keanu Reeves) a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
It's a special garden where friendships blossom, illnesses fade away and sorrows flee. There, troubled orphan Mary, her spoiled, sickly cousin Colin and kindly country boy Dickon discover that a world of caring can make a world of difference.
Prior to the screening on Saturday 1st February, the Thackray Museum of Medicine will be joining us to help delve into the history of illness and healthcare of the Victorian and Edwardian era when the film was set alongside a look at some intriguing and fascinating artefacts from their collection.
A Grand Day Out (1989, U, 23min)
To replenish their depleted supply of cheese, inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit travel to the moon in a homemade rocket-ship.
The Wrong Trousers (1993, U, 29min)
Gromit butts heads with a mysterious penguin lodger, who hatches a sinister scheme involving the ex-NASA Techno Trousers that have been modified by Wallace for walkies.
Tickets are required for all children and accompanying adults.
No adult unaccompanied by a child will be admitted
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship.