Leeds Libraries

We are the public library service and we provide 37 libraries and community hubs across the Leeds area, with our flagship building being Leeds Central Library. It’s free to join for anyone who lives, works or studies in Leeds and you can borrow, reserve and renew books, access e-books, magazines, comics and digital resources, visit our buildings to study, relax or socialise, get digital support or attend an event or group. We have 4 main service priorities:

• Books, reading and culture: we provide access to a rich resource of reading material (including digital resources) and a diverse cultural and heritage programme.  We also support local cultural partnerships, artists and arts organisations.
• Health and wellbeing: our safe and welcoming spaces provide opportunities for community connections and we support people to improve their health by providing access to high quality information and opportunities for informal learning.
• Information and support: we provide access to a high quality information and research service, including business support for entrepreneurs and help for job seekers, as well as heritage services and special collections.
• Digital: we support residents who have no access to the internet and who lack IT skills, and also support the business and creativity community with digital.

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Leeds Central Library, located next to Leeds Art Gallery on The Headrow