We now have our own Europe Direct Leeds website www.europedirectleeds.org.uk
Europe Direct Leeds is part of a network of 16 centres in the UK, 500 across Europe which aim to act as an interface between the EU and its citizens at local level.
We can help with general questions on every aspect of Europe and can put you in touch with relevant specialist services if required. We have leaflets, brochures and materials to take away about the European Union's activities and policies. We also organise events and activities to make the public aware of the EU.
New Language Exchange
We are happy to announce the Language Exchange for adults. Do you want to practise your language skills? Be more fluent in conversation? Learn about other cultures?
The Language Exchange aims to help adult language learners to practise their new language skills. This can be between two native speakers or as part of a group that brings together native speakers and learners.
To be part of the Language Exchange at Leeds Central Library you will have to register with Europe Direct who are based in the Information Centre on the second floor. Or drop into The Space on the ground floor of the Central Library on Tuesday 22 June anytime between 1pm and 3.30pm.
For more details, see the documents to the right (under "Downloads") or contact us at europedirect@leeds.gov.uk.
What we can do for you
The Information Service can help with any of the following enquiries
- EU facts and figures
- Travelling, studying and working or retiring in European Union (EU) countries
- How the EU works
- How EU decisions affect the UK
- Information on funding opportunities and signposting to other organisations who can help (see our links)
- Free publications, brochures and guides on all aspects of the EU
- Bulk ordering of publications e.g. for schools
- Freephone access to the Europe Direct call centre on 00 800 6789 10 11
- Free internet access in the library gives you easy access to EU websites
- European Policies and programmes
- European legislation and directives
The Europa website has an interactive map and listings of the countries of Europe.
Each of the above links will take you to a map of Europe and a list of countries. Clicking on the name of the country on the map or on the list to the left will bring up a brief overview of that country.
Gateway to citizenship and mobility for young people in Europe
The European Youth Portal offers European and national information of interest to young people who are living, learning and working in Europe. The portal covers 31 countries and is available in 25 languages. Information is provided in eight main themes
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Study in Europe
- Working
- Volunteering and exchanges
- Your rights
- Portals for young people
- Info on Europe
- Active citizenship
- Travelling Europe
Europe Direct Leeds
Information Centre, 2nd floor, Central Library
The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AB
West Yorkshire Map
Opening times
9am - 8pm Monday
9am - 8pm Tuesday
9am - 8pm Wednesday
9am - 5pm Thursday
9am - 5pm Friday
10am - 5pm Saturday
1pm - 5pm Sunday
Tel: 0113 247 8282
Fax: 0113 395 1833