Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin. Once upon a time in a Viking village, everything seems to be going wrong. Chickens are disappearing, trees are falling down, and there's lots and lots of crashing and bashing. The silly Chieftain won't listen to the three littlest Vikings, but can they work together to figure out what's going on and save the day? Three Little Vikings is all about cooperation, bravery, and getting your voice heard!

Build, craft, write, draw and code a story at our monthly Kids Club. Each session will have a different activity inspired by books and stories. A free family-friendly event recommend for children aged 6+. All children to be accompanied by an adult. This is a Leeds Libraries event, to keep up to date with further events please follow us on social media @leedslibraries and sign up to Leeds Libraries Newsletter for Children and Families: bit.ly/CFLibrariesNewsletter We are always happy to welcome you, find your closest library or get in touch: leeds.gov.uk/libraries

Claire Warwick and John Boocock discuss the origins and history of the Unofficial Leeds United Email List and football supporters in Cyberspace. The Leeds List claims to be the oldest surviving football supporters email list in the UK. Starting life on Internet Relay Chat in the early 1990s, the 'List' parallels the democratisation and development (or otherwise) of the internet. Claire and John will tell the tale of a community of football supporters coming together using the internet over three decades. Initially mainly inhabited by techies and academics, the List soon became the on-line home to Leeds United Supporters from all walks of life, spread right across the World. Claire and John will also compare the 'List' to the emergence of other social networks and point out some rather striking cultural differences. Part of Voice of the Fans [https://libraries.leeds.gov.uk/what-you-can-do/voice-fans-exhibition], an exhibition co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries, which explores over 60 years of fan-made media from their collections that has defined the beautiful game. At Leeds Central Library from 9 May to 10 August, with a smaller display touring to Leeds branch libraries throughout autumn/winter 2025.

Fan-led media occupies a unique space in the world of football, from a handful of photocopied fanzines sold outside football grounds in the 70s, to the global reach of todays multimedia platforms. Join the British Library and Leeds Libraries to explore fan-driven publishing in the present moment, including its role in the wider media landscape, what it offers audiences, why its important and how it has endured despite changes in the globalised game. The event features writers and editors from significant outlets including Daniel Chapman of Leedsista and formerly The Square Ball , Mike Harrison from The City Gent , Felicia Pennant from SEASON Zine and Zo Hitchen from Girlfans . The discussion will be chaired by Ffion Thomas, Deputy Editor of When Saturday Comes and co-editor of Along Come Norwich zine. Part of Voice of the Fans [https://libraries.leeds.gov.uk/what-you-can-do/voice-fans-exhibition], an exhibition co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries, which explores over 60 years of fan-made media from their collections that has defined the beautiful game. At Leeds Central Library from 9 May to 10 August, with a smaller display touring to Leeds branch libraries throughout autumn/winter 2025.

An exclusive on-off event showcasing the legendary White Rabbit Books, purveyors of some of the best books about music and pop culture in recent memory. Join us for a special panel event with White Rabbit supremo Lee Brackstone, writer, poet, cultural critic and memoirist Adelle Stripe and the one and only David Keenan, author of the cult classic This Is Memorial Device and several other works of genre-bending fiction and non-fiction. This is our showpiece event for Leeds LitFest 2025 and is not one to be missed.

14th June is Northodox Press' fifth birthday. To mark the occasion, and to kick off our programme for Leeds LitFest 2025, we're hosting a one-off extravaganza featuring a short history of the press, interviews, and showcasing some of the wonderful writers they've worked with since they first made a splash on the publishing scene.

Renowned novelist Caryl Phillips spent his childhood in Leeds and remains a committed Leeds United fan. While known around the world for his powerful fiction, hes also frequently written about being a football fan, including the complexities of being a Black fan of Leeds United in the 1960s and 70s. As part of the Voice of the Fans exhibition, in conversation with Professor Andrew Warnes, Phillips discusses his experience as a fan, of writing about football and what Leeds United means to the city he grew up in. Part of Voice of the Fans [https://libraries.leeds.gov.uk/what-you-can-do/voice-fans-exhibition], an exhibition co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries, which explores over 60 years of fan-made media from their collections that has defined the beautiful game. At Leeds Central Library from 9 May to 10 August, with a smaller display touring to Leeds branch libraries throughout autumn/winter 2025.

This panel event brings together experts on football heritage and fan culture, including Professor Richard Haynes (The Football Imagination), PhD researchers Cameron Huggett and Aurlien Gerard, and curator Dora Petherbridge. Topics will include the rise of football fanzines, solidarity movements in the 1980s, and Andrew Watsons XIan all-star fantasy team of Black footballers and footballers of colour in Scotland, developed through a National Library of Scotland project celebrating footballs roots, culture, heritage, and communities Part of Voice of the Fans [https://libraries.leeds.gov.uk/what-you-can-do/voice-fans-exhibition], an exhibition co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries, which explores over 60 years of fan-made media from their collections that has defined the beautiful game. At Leeds Central Library from 9 May to 10 August, with a smaller display touring to Leeds branch libraries throughout autumn/winter 2025.

Join us for an entertaining trip behind the scenes of our magnificent Grade II listed building. Find out about the architecture, history and famous visitors, as well as visiting some secret corners! Tours last approximately 1 hour and leave from the ground floor atrium, outside the Lending department. Tickets cost 5 and booking is required at www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents

If you are having difficulty with your family history research then join our team of family history librarians at the Central Library for a free consultation: from first steps using Ancestry to more advanced queries, we're on hand to help. We can primarily assist with family history in the Leeds and West Yorkshire area; the consultation is open to anyone, however, as we may be able to offer general advice depending on your circumstances. Please book one 30-minute slot - we may be able to see you for longer than 30-minutes depending on customer demand on the day, but the session may have to end at the end of the period if we have other bookings. You can book another session on another date if you think you will need extra assistance. You only need to book once ticket per enquiry - i.e. if you are coming with another family member and both have the same question please only book one ticket. The consultation will take place on the 2nd Floor of the Central Library in the Local and Family History department. If you are unable to attend in-person but still require a consultation, please call our department on 0113 37 86982 and ask to speak to a Librarian.

Decompress and chill in the Drawing Room with your unfinished project or your next crafting adventure! Get help from others, delve into the inspirational Art Library books and resources. Start something new, share a skill or simply find a space to get on with your craft and listen to a great playlist! Gain access to sewing machines, overlocker and cricut. Hot drinks are provided. This is for those 16+

Gently and expertly guided by Monair, you will be observing from life and the examples in Art Library books and Special Collections to produce botanical drawings. You will learn colour mixing and transfer all your ideas to a final piece using Winsor and Newton watercolour paints. All materials are included, and the paint palette will be yours to take home. Biography Monair Hyman is a British contemporary painter. She graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University gaining a BA in Fine Art Painting 1st class Honours and a B.ED in Educational Management (Arts). Her work has been shown nationally and internationally. Monair Hymans work is in a number of private and public collections in Britain, Australia, France, Germany, Holland, Norway, Spain and the USA. Monair's research explores personal narratives, historical archives and the possibilities of tracing absence through the lens of pattern and decoration, informed by her early childhood, Caribbean heritage and the impact of Colonialism.

Venture into life drawing in this relaxed, supportive four-week course taught by experienced artist and tutor Boris Cruse. You'll explore figure drawing, including line, gesture and shade, and develop your own artistic style. Professional artist and Northlight Artistic Director Boris Cruse has many years' experience teaching with arts organisations in Leeds and beyond

Learn sewing machine skills to make your own pad and make pads to support women here and overseas. Drop in session. During these sessions we are sewing reusable, washable period packs that will be distributed in Kenya alongside quality menstrual health education. We welcome all sewing abilities to get involved with the workshops. They are a fun, relaxing and productive way to spend an afternoon. Freedom4Girls work to support those who menstruate by challenging the stigmas, taboos and gender inequalities associated with menstruation. We do this by providing education, providing period products, promoting product choice and supporting environmentally and financially sustainable options. Suitable for ages 14+

In this day class you will learn how to create a design from a photograph (of a landscape, or portrait) and bring it to life using fabric and thread. Hayley will guide you through the basics of tracing a design, and transferring this onto to fabric ready to stitch using a variety of threads with some raw edge applique to add colour and texture. You will also learn some simple hand embroidery stitches that create your embroidered picture including stem stitch, French knots and satin stitch. All materials and equipment are included in the ticket price and the workshop is suitable for people with some embroidery experience who would like to start creating their own designs. You will need to bring a printed photograph to the workshop to create your design. Tickets are 24 which includes hot drinks There will be a short break for lunch. Please bring something or money for the Caf / sandwich shop.

In this day class you will learn how to create a mixed media piece of textile art using paper, collage and unusual materials to create your own embellishments. Hayley will guide you through creating a textured paper collage ready to embellish with hand and machine embroidery as well as unusual materials like plastic and metal. You will learn how to combine these nontraditional materials to make your piece as well as using hand and machine embroidery to enhance your design. All materials and equipment are included in the ticket price and the workshop is suitable for people with no embroidery experience or people who would like to try something new Tickets are 25 which includes hot drinks There will be a short break for lunch. Please bring something or money for the Caf / sandwich shop

Join us for this live and interactive version of our popular Family History workshop, for a friendly introduction to key concepts and resources for complete beginners. Free but booking required atwww.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents [http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents] This is a Leeds Libraries event, to keep up to date with further events please follow us on social media @leedslibraries and sign up toLeeds Libraries Newsletter [https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKLEEDS/subscriber/new?topic id=UKLEEDS 356] We are always happy to welcome you, find your closest library or get in touch: leeds.gov.uk/libraries [http://www.leeds.gov.uk/libraries]

Voice of the Fans [https://libraries.leeds.gov.uk/what-you-can-do/voice-fans-exhibition], the new exhibition co-produced by Leeds Libraries and the British Library, explores the raw creativity of football fanzines that were born out of the DIY ethos of the music and punk scenes. Join Matt Lidbury fromLower Block [https://lowerblock.com/], a photography zine that celebrates football culture, for an informal Q+A about creating a unique, independently produced publication that celebrates style, design, architecture and photography. We will have activities, zine making, music, and the chance to explore our zine collections, zine library andVoice of the Fans [https://libraries.leeds.gov.uk/what-you-can-do/voice-fans-exhibition] exhibition. Free but booking required. Part of Voice of the Fans [https://libraries.leeds.gov.uk/what-you-can-do/voice-fans-exhibition], an exhibition co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries, which explores over 60 years of fan-made media from their collections that has defined the beautiful game. At Leeds Central Library from 9 May to 10 August, with a smaller display touring to Leeds branch libraries throughout autumn/winter 2025.

Join Mick Ward from Marching Out Together [https://www.marchingouttogether.co.uk/], local historian Andrea Hetherington, and former Leeds Other Paper journalist Dr Tony Harcup for a discussion about the fascinating history of independent media in Leeds since the 1970s - and particularly its links with football fan culture. Part of Voice of the Fans [https://libraries.leeds.gov.uk/what-you-can-do/voice-fans-exhibition], an exhibition co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries, which explores over 60 years of fan-made media from their collections that has defined the beautiful game. At Leeds Central Library from 9 May to 10 August, with a smaller display touring to Leeds branch libraries throughout autumn/winter 2025.

Punks are taking over! Attitude Problem Zine editor Steve Hyland will introduce his collection of zines from the mid-80s to the present day and talk about how zines represent part of the counterculture within the DIY punk scene and beyond. Steve will talk about their journey of going to gigs in their home county of Essex, finding zines, and the power of how DIY and punk rock enabled a young punk in a town with few other punks to communicate with, a journey into the outside world and beyond. From interviewing bands, learning how to write and compile articles into a finished zine ready for printing, collating, and sending off to other DIY distros around Britain and the globe, this talk is an autobiographical tale of the power of zines and what opportunities life can give you from a DIY punk perspective, and our relationship with mainstream media and creating our own narrative and history. Rock out to a playlist of specially curated punk rock from across generations whilst you check out Zines from Ska to Oi! to Hardcore Punk to Riot Grrrl! Limited bar service available. Part of Voice of the Fans [https://libraries.leeds.gov.uk/what-you-can-do/voice-fans-exhibition], an exhibition co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries, which explores over 60 years of fan-made media from their collections that has defined the beautiful game. At Leeds Central Library from 9 May to 10 August, with a smaller display touring to Leeds branch libraries throughout autumn/winter 2025.

Celebrating Pride Month, we have a fabulous Poetry workshop where you can contribute your work to the Zine Library. Find out about the history of queer poetry and be inspired to create your own! Natalie will support a relaxed and informative workshop to learn about work from greats such as Sappho, Audre Lorde, and Oscar Wilde, and take us through writing exercises and prompts to reflect on the place of poetry in the expression of LGBTQ+ identity. @natisapoet

Music and football have a long and enduring connection, whether its fans taking inspiration from chart-topping singles to create terrace chants or indie bands creating world cup anthems and sponsoring non-league clubs. This event will explore how the earliest football fanzines took inspiration from the punk movement and developed into a scene that saw football become woven into music, magazines, fashion and wider culture. The event will feature: lead singer of The Farm and founder of the influential zine The End, Peter Hooton; author of Zerox Machine: Punk, Post-Punk and Fanzines in Britain, 197688, Matt Worley; Alternative Wales zine contributor and Welsh Music Podcast co-host, James Cuff; and academic Alice Hoole, whose work examines participation in subcultural football spaces. Part of Voice of the Fans [https://libraries.leeds.gov.uk/what-you-can-do/voice-fans-exhibition], an exhibition co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries, which explores over 60 years of fan-made media from their collections that has defined the beautiful game. At Leeds Central Library from 9 May to 10 August, with a smaller display touring to Leeds branch libraries throughout autumn/winter 2025.

Do you collect anything? Everyone collects something! Join award-winning author/illustrator Bethan Woollvin for an exciting workshop based on her brand-new picture book These Are My Rocks , which is all about the joy of collecting things. Bethan will kick off the session with an introduction and an interactive talk about strange collections and oddities from around the world. Bethan will also be reading These Are My Rocks , and give a short behind-the-scenes talk on her creative process. This will be followed by an exciting craft activity, where the audience will get the opportunity to bring a collection of their very own to life, which will be part of a 3-week exhibition at the library. A family-friendly pay-what-you-decide event recommended for children aged 3+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a Leeds Libraries event, to keep up to date with further events please follow us on social media @leedslibraries and sign up to Leeds Libraries Newsletter for Children and Families: bit.ly/CFLibrariesNewsletter We are always happy to welcome you, find your closest library or get in touch: leeds.gov.uk/libraries