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Libraries set to re-open
Good news! we will be re-opening libraries in Leeds from 3 December. Services available will include browsing and access to computers. For further information please visit leeds.gov.uk/libraries.
Natalie Haynes Author Event - Wed 2 December, 7pm
We are delighted to be hosting this online talk and Q&A with Women's Prize for Fiction 2020 shortlisted author Natalie Haynes, who will be joining us on Wednesday to discuss her new book 'Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths.'
Natalie is a writer and broadcaster. She is the author of five books including A Thousand Ships, which was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2020, The Children of Jocasta and The Amber Fury, as well as a non-fiction book about Ancient History, The Ancient Guide to Modern Life. She has written and presented two series of the BBC Radio 4 show, Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics.
The event is on Wednesday 2 December at 7pm. To book a free ticket for the event; www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents
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Art Lovers Book Club
The Art Lovers Book Club provides an opportunity to discuss those books which have particularly influenced an artist’s thinking or practice. The Book Club is delivered in partnership with Leeds Art Gallery. This month we will be discussing Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds and Shape Our Futures’ by Merlin Sheldrake.
The book has been chosen by artist Chris Drury whose work ‘Medicine Wheel’ (1982-83), is currently on display at Leeds Art Gallery as part of the exhibition Natural Encounters* Copies of this book are available to download from 7 December from BorrowBox
We look forward to welcoming you at our meeting on Wednesday 16 December 5.30 - 7pm. To book a free place at the meeting; www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents
* Please note the Art Gallery is currently still closed
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Leeds Reads Book Club
Leeds Reads Book Club meets every month to discuss our Book of the Month . Our next meeting is on Thursday 17th December at 5.30pm when we will be discussing The Catch by T.M. Logan. You can download the book for free here.
Alternatively tell us your current best reads on our Leeds Read Book Club page on Facebook or on Twitter using #leedsreadsbookshelf
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Covid Booklist
Research has indicated that 55% of children reported that they were stressed when schools closed earlier in the year. The Reading Agency has published a list of books that supports children to stay safe, calm, connected and hopeful. See the full list here. Copies of the books can be reserved for free. Check the catalogue or call us on 0113 378 5005.
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Digital Support
Do you need help downloading an eBook or some support with your digital device? Or would you like some help to get started online? Our #DigiDropIn is running 10.00am-4.00pm every weekday! Just tweet us your questions. To book a one to one digital learning session contact us on 0113 378 5005 or email libraryenquiries@leeds.gov.uk
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