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Get Lost in a Good Book: Library Services In and Around Leeds

without-a-library-by-wirelizardLibraries in Leeds


The city of Leeds has one of the biggest networks of libraries of any city in the United Kingdom outside of London, due in part to the importance the council of Leeds puts on education.

Did you know that in the Leeds area the council has over fifty different libraries? This is an incredible acheivement and gives the city a huge resource to ensure the education of its community across the generations.

With this massive number of libraries available, Leeds will always have somewhere for bibliophiles, students and the like to search out that book they really need to find, here are a few of the larger libraries in the network.


Leeds Central Library


The Central Library is the main library of Leeds and is situated in the centre of the city.

Set over multiple floors, the library has a huge wealth of literature as well as computer terminals on every floor.

The Central Library also boasts an art space on the first floor as well as a music and audio library, local and family history section, study space and meeting rooms.

library-shelves-by-cybrgrlOpening times:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9.00am – 8.00pm
Thursday, Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Address:
Central Library
Municipal Buildings
Calverley Street
Leeds
LS1 3AB
Tel: 0113 247 6016

Kirkstall Library


Apart from the expected range of books and services, The Kirkstall library also provides a 24-hour renewal service by phone.

Opening Times:

Monday, Friday 1.00pm – 5.00pm
colourfull-books-by-digiciaTuesday, Thursday Closed
Wednesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am – 1.00pm

Address:
Kirkstall Library
26 Kirkstall Lane
Leeds
LS5 3BH
Tel : 0113 214 4529

Headingley Library


The Headingley Library is found close to the Leeds Rhino ground in Headingley, and carries a huge number of books on a wide variety of topics.

Like the Kirkstall Library, there is a dedicated 24-hour renewal line to renew the rental date of the book you have borrowed.

a-glimpse-by-vieux-banditOpening Times:
Monday 9.30am – 7.00pm
Tuesday to Friday 9.00am – 7.00pm
Saturday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday 11.00am – 4.00pm

Address:
North Lane
Headingley
Leeds
LS6 3HG
Tel: 0113 214 4525


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