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Join Leeds Libraries and Seven by Seven for a free uplifting music event! Seven by Seven is a friendly Leeds based open decks vinyl playing session. Bring along and play 7 of your 7” 45rpm vinyl singles! No DJ skills required and if you just want to come along to listen, you will be...
Ever wondered what your favourite book looks like? Bring your most-loved book and join us for couple hours where stories leap from the page onto the canvas. We provide the canvas, the paints, and the vibes - you bring the story. Translate chapters into colour and characters into strokes. No art skills needed, just a...
Join a friendly weekly language exchange in the heart of Leeds! Practise speaking different languages, meet locals and internationals, and enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere over drinks. Whether you’re a beginner or fluent speaker, everyone’s welcome. In partnership with Languagexchanges.
Join us at The Little Bookshop in Chapel Allerton for a special French poetry evening with Leeds-based writer and teacher Valérie Harkness, as part of the Leeds City of Languages Festival and in collaboration with Alliance Française Leeds. Born in France and long established in Leeds, Valérie has devoted much of her work to languages,...
Discover the beauty and art of Chinese calligraphy in this hands-on workshop. You'll learn about the history and techniques of this ancient writing skill, followed by the opportunity to try it for yourself. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn how to write your name in Chinese! In partnership with the The Business Confucius...
Talk: The Power of Graphic Story Telling: An Evening with Kristyna Baczynski and Darryl Cunningham Leeds Libraries are delighted to welcome two outstanding graphic‑novel creators from Yorkshire for a special author event celebrating comics, illustration, and non‑fiction storytelling. Kristyna Baczynski is an illustrator, comic book artist, and author. The author of the graphic novels Retrograde...
Discover Korean culture through the art of Hangeul calligraphy. In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the shapes of the Korean alphabet and practise turning letters into your own expressive designs. Starting with simple strokes, you’ll build up to writing your name or a short Korean phrase, with guidance along the way. Take your time,...
Create your own Portuguese tile! Discover styles, explore architecture, and paint a unique tile (azulejo) to take home. This is a hands-on workshop where tradition meets creativity. Participants will explore the beauty and history of Portuguese tiles (azulejos), learning about their styles, themes, and architectural settings through engaging visual materials and matching activities. Then, it's...
Would you like to explore the beautiful world of paper folding? Join us for a fun and relaxing origami workshop designed especially for beginners! No experience is necessary — just bring your creativity and we will provide the paper.
Workshop: Creative Writing Workshop: The Language of Climate Breakdown by S.K. Perry This workshop invites participants to write creatively in any language they wish in a relaxed, guided environment. We will be responding to creative writing prompts about climate breakdown, working to consider the many languages - of feeling, of ecology, of time, and of...