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Summer Reading Challenge
8th July 2022
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Keep kids reading all summer long with free reading challenge

Young books lovers in Leeds are being challenged to make some fascinating scientific discoveries at their local library this summer. Leeds Libraries’ free Summer Reading Challenge is calling on youngsters to find out more about the world around them by reading six or more from a collection of science-themed story books and factual books,…
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George is strapping on his proton pack and hunting down ghouls in an action-packed day, thanks to Leeds Libraries and the charity Make-A-Wish
10th June 2022
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Leeds Libraries to help make a boy’s Ghostbusters wish come true

A young Ghostbusters super fan is strapping on his proton pack and hunting down ghouls in an action-packed competition, thanks to Leeds Libraries. Working with the charity Make-A-Wish, Leeds Libraries will be helping to grant the wish of eight-year-old George, who lives with Ebstein anomaly, a rare and life-limiting congenital heart defect which means…
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Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
27th May 2022
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Leeds City Council Launches ‘The Leeds Platinum Jubilee Memories Project’ in Honour of Her Majesty the Queen’s 70-year Reign

Cherished stories, memories and photos of royal events in Leeds are being brought together as the city prepares to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. People in Leeds are being asked to come forward with their contributions to the new historical record, which will be hosted by Leeds Libraries’ online Leodis Photo Archive…
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Leeds Lit Fest
11th February 2022
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Save the Date! Leeds Libraries to launch Leeds Lit Fest 2022 with a day of free events for families and children

Join us on 26 February for family-friendly reading activities at Leeds Central Library. People across the city are invited to join Leeds Libraries to celebrate this year’s Lit Fest, with a programme of live, face-to-face author events, workshops and activities for children and families – many of which will be free to enjoy. This year’s…
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Leeds Library
5th November 2021
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Leeds City Council announces new library opening hours

Libraries across Leeds are now fully open and are offering residents a wide range of support and services, from free digital skills courses to children’s story time sessions and live performances. To mark local libraries coming fully back to life, their opening hours changed on Monday 1 November to better reflect residents returning to…
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Reset Restart
20th November 2020
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Leeds Libraries and the British Library join forces to support small businesses across the city

Leeds Libraries, part of Leeds City Council, has partnered with the British Library to deliver Reset. Reset Restart, a six-month programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) transform, future-proof and grow their business through the Covid-19 pandemic. Reset Restart is open to all UK business owners and offers practical, jargon-free training and advice through a…
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