The Central Library provides access to several on-line archives dedicated to its collections and archival material. These include:
Playbills - On-line archive of period theatre playbills.
Discovering Leeds - A archive dedicated to the history of the city.
Leodis - an extensive on-line photographic archive.
Contact details
Central Lending Counter (Tel)
:
0113 2478270
Art Library (Tel)
:
0113 2478247
Music Library (Tel)
:
0113 2478273
Local Studies and Family History Library (Tel)
:
0113 2478290
Research and Study Library (Tel)
:
0113 2478282/8283
Enquiry Express Service
:
enquiry.express@leeds.gov.uk
Website
:
www.leeds.gov.uk
Open
Monday - Wed 9:00 - 8:00
Thurs 9:30 - 5:30
Fri 9:00 - 5:00
Sat 10:00 - 5:00
Sun 12:00 - 4:00
Admission charges
Free
Description
Based on The Headrow in the centre of Leeds, the Central Library includes a comprehensive and specialist Business and Research Study Room, Art and Music Libraries, Local Studies and History Collections among others.
The library has rooms for quite study, computer and Internet access and has a varied programme of art exhibitions and events.
The Central Library also provides a varied and wide-ranging programme of adult learning sessions and regular activities and events for community groups, children, families and the general public.
The Exhibition Space on the second floor has a regular programme of exhibitions and visual art displays.
General Information
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
CD-ROM guide available
Schools Education
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Facilities
Library
Library with public access
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities
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