1st Floor
Central Library
Calverley Street
Leeds
LS1 3AB
Tel : 0113 247 8273
Fax : 0113 247 8273
Opening Times
09.00 - 20.00 Monday
09.00 - 20.00 Tuesday
09.00 - 20.00 Wednesday
09.00 - 17.00 Thursday
09.00 - 17.00 Friday
10.00 - 17.00 Saturday
13.00 - 17.00 Sunday
Books and online resources
Our specialist collection has over 10,000 books covering all aspects of music including theory, composers, instruments, popular and classical music. You can access Grove Music Online by typing in your library membership number including LDP. SearchRED is also available online in the Music Library and contains comprehensive information on music recordings, DVDs etc and the MPA catalogue of printed music.
If you are not a library member, go to our joining the library page through the link at the bottom of this page.
Scores
A large collection of printed music including scores, songbooks, music for solo instruments and chamber music.
Orchestral Sets
We have a range of over 1,000 sets. They are available to orchestras within the Leeds district. A representative of the orchestra can register the orchestra. There is a charge for borrowing sets which are obtained from other sources.
Periodicals
Keep up to date with the latest information from a wide range of periodicals in stock. We can also help with reference enquiries and music homework!
Special Collections
These include a Victorian song collection and 18th and 19th century music for use in the library.
Compact Discs
Over 5,000 CDs in stock (in the Central Library) covering a wide range of music to cater for all tastes.
You can enjoy new recordings and old favourites now transferred to CD. Ranges from pop, rock, jazz, classical, chamber, opera, film music, shows, instrumental, world music, light music and much more.
A smaller collection is available at Moor Allerton Library, Otley Library and Headingley Library.
The loan period for audio items is one week.
Services for people who can’t use printed books
People who can’t use printed books may borrow CDs free of charge. CDs are available from the Central Library, Moor Allerton Library, Otley Library and Headingley Library.
CD Central
A space dedicated to the promotion of local music, featuring a growing collection of over 700 CD's produced by Leeds bands and artists plus free music literature and information about local music events. CD's from the collection can be borrowed free of charge for a one week loan period. Pick up a donation form if you want your recording to be included in the collection.
How to borrow
There is no separate membership - just bring your computer card with you, or join the library. You can borrow up to a maximum of 20 items across the range of books, scores, and audio visual material. There is a small charge for the hire of audio visual material but books and scores are free. The usual concessions apply.
Charges and conditions - see pdf opposite
Enquiries by post, email, telephone or in person to:
Music and Audio Library
Central Library
Calverley Street
Leeds LS1 3AB
Tel: 0113 247 8273, email musiclibrary@leedslearning.net