Central Library
Municipal Buildings,
Calverley Street,
Leeds.
LS1 3AB.
Information Enquiries: Tel. 0113 247 6016
Computer Booking and Learning Session Enquiries: Tel. 0113 247 8911
Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday, Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 1pm – 5pm
Facilities
Disabled access, free Internet access in I.T. Suites, assistive technology, quiet study room, meeting room for hire, colour and black and white photocopiers, Fax.
IT and online resources in Central.
There are computers on every floor of the Central Library for library members to use free of charge. Surf the net, word process, send e-mails or do research, it’s your choice! Book a session online at http://librarybookings.leedslearning.net, ask at the Ground Floor Reception Desk or telephone 0113 2478911 to book. There is an extensive range of online resources available, some from home and some from the Central Library. Use the online resources link at the bottom of this page for further information
Services and Resources
Ground Floor - Central Lending Library
Tel 0113 2478270
Adult and children’s popular fiction and non-fiction books for loan, including collections of talking books, large print books and books in other world languages.
Your Space
Your Space, provides a range of resources for young adults, including, CDs, Magazines, C-Card, four youth dedicated PCs and a broad variety of books such as Graphic Novels, Manga, Teen Fiction and a full range of study guides. Come and take a look, hang out or ask staff for further details on events and clubs.
First Floor – The Arts Space
Art Library
Tel: 0113 2478247.
One of the few specialist art libraries open to the public in Yorkshire. The Art Library stocks books, journals and catalogues for loan or use in the library on all aspects of art and design, including architecture, sculpture, ceramics, costumes, fashion and photography. Several CD Roms are available to help you find information, including the Art Index and the Design and Applied Arts Index.
Music and Audio Library
Tel: 0113 2478273
A large collection covering all aspects of music including theory, composers, instruments and popular and classical music. There are books, journals, music scores, sheet music and orchestral sets for loan or reference use.
Whether you prefer pop or classical, the Music Library stocks over 12,000 CDs for you to hire for a week. You’re bound to find something to your taste! Or why not hire a DVD or video from our collection to complete that relaxing evening at home.
CD @Central
A collection of music CDs by local bands. Borrow these free and see what's happening in the Leeds Music scene or, if you are in a band, provide us with your CD to showcase your stuff. For more information telephone Gilly or Debbie on 0113 2478273
Second Floor – information Services
The Information Centre
Tel 0113 2478282 or 0113 3951833.
As well as online resources, reference books, newspapers and journals, the Information Centre has comprehensive information collections and includes the following:
- Health
- Law and rights
- Jobs and careers
- Education and learning
- Government information
- Statistics
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European information
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Business and enterprise information to support individuals and companies e.g. extensive databases and online information, company and product information, market research publications, trade and professional directories, British Standards online and Building Regulations.
You can also consult our special collections of older, rarer books, including the Gascoigne collection of militaria, the Gott bequest of early English gardening books and the Porton collection of Judaica.
Local and Family History Library
Tel 0113 2478290
The largest collection of books, maps, directories, journals and pamphlets on Leeds and West Yorkshire in the region, for use in the library. You will also find everything you need for researching your family tree – the International Genealogical Index, parish registers and census returns for Yorkshire and the GRO Registers of Births, Marriages and Deaths. Free access online to family history resources Ancestry.com and Origins.
Third Floor
Study Space. A place for you to sit and study in peace and quiet, away from computers and mobile phones.
Meeting Room. To hire, or for more information, phone 0113 247 8421.