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The Leeds Library is a wonderful mix of the old and the new located at the very heart of a busy shopping centre.

It was founded in 1768 as a proprietary subscription library and is now the oldest surviving example of this sort of library in the British Isles. It boasts Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) as one of its original subscribers. The collections are particularly rich in travel, topography, biography, history and literature. There are long runs of periodicals, popular novels, children’s books and Civil War pamphlets and Reformation Tracts. About 1,500 new books and audio/visual items are added every year most of which are recommended by the members. A large proportion of the Library’s holdings is available for loan to its members. The Library became a charity on 1 July 2008.

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Name: The Leeds Library

Phone: 01132453071

Venue short url: https://www.skiddle.com/venues/84405/

Type of venue: Other

Dress code: No dress code

Opening hours: 9.30am-6pm

Food served: No

Parking: Several multi storey car parks within short walking distance including on Lands Lane

Nearest Train Station: leeds train station

Address: 18 Commercial Street, Leeds, LS1 6AL

Website: http://www.theleedslibrary.org.uk

Capacity: 90

Ambiance: Chilled, Quirky, Different, The hidden gem of Leeds

Clientele: All welcome aged 18 plus who love literature, storytelling, comedy and performance

Drinks served: Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic refreshments are available

Disabled facilities: The Leeds Library has a stair lift to the event space.

Nearest Bus Stop: Boar Lane and City Square

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