Welcome
Everybody loves a literary murder mystery and this April
we begin a thrilling crime author programme of events with a great
selection of crime novels to keep you on-the-edge-of-your-seat right
up until the final chapter.
We also look forward to the much-anticipated For King, Country & Home
exhibition which opens at the end of the month and this Easter is
full of swashbuckling adventures and magical moving pictures for
children and families to have a go at.
If you're not already, please make sure you're following
us on social media to get the latest news and see what we're up to.
Whodunit
If sleuths and detectives are what you are looking for
then you have come to the right place. Keep reading to find out
more...
Murder Most Foul
Leeds Central Library, Thursday
20 April, 6.30pm
Join us in our Local Studies Library, amongst the city’s
most comprehensive newspaper archive, for a truly criminal evening
with authors Blessin Adams and HHJ Wendy Joseph KC. Our special
guests will be introducing Blessin’s absorbing new book and talking
about her extensive research process. With reference to their
professional experience they will also discuss the similarities and
differences between murder now and murder then, reflect upon how the
shifting values in Society have resulted in legal reform leaving the
audience to ask if they believe the media fuels our obsession with
murder and those accused of the crime or if it has a more responsible
role today.
Book your tickets.
Read Unlawful Killings by Wendy Joseph.
True Crime workshop
Leeds Central Library, Monday 24
April, 6pm
Join our research librarians for an interactive workshop
investigating the stories of Leeds' historical crimes. Get hands on experience with historical newspapers,
photographs, maps, directories and books.
Book your tickets.
Our Fascination with Crime Fiction
Bramley Community Hub and
Library, Wednesday 17 May, 7pm
The annual Golden Daggers awarded by The Crime Writers’
Association sets the bar for the genre’s writing, but how did crime
fiction develop into such a broad and rich reading experience?
Martin Edwards, 2020 winner and author of The Life of Crime a
comprehensive history of crime fiction, will be in conversation with
Caroline Maston to discuss the genre’s evolution and review the
recently revealed 2023 Golden Daggers short-list.
Book your tickets.
Most wanted
Fill your bookshelves with criminally addictive
bestsellers. Select the image to reserve for free!
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A spoonful of murder by J.M
Hall
Once a week, three retired school teachers have their
'coffee o'clock' sessions at the Thirsk Garden Centre cafe. But one
fateful Thursday morning, they bump into their ex-colleague, Topsy,
during their weekly coffee and catch-up. By the next Thursday, Topsy's
dead. The last thing Liz, Thelma and Pat imagined was that they
would become embroiled in a murder. But they know there's more to
Topsy's death than meets the eye - and it's down to them to prove
it.
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Some
Killer's can't be tamed...
The brand new Detective Jack Warr thriller from the Queen of Crime
Drama, Lynda La Plante.
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The Coffin Trail: You can never
bury the past… (Lake District Cold-Case Mysteries Book 1) by Martin
Edwards
Oxford historian Daniel Kind and his partner Miranda
both want to escape to a new life. On impulse they buy a cottage in
Brackdale, an idyllic valley in the Lake District. But though they
hope to live the dream, the past soon catches up with them.
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I Will Find You: From the #1
bestselling creator of the hit Netflix series Stay Close; Harlan
Coben
The new Harlan Coben
blockbuster has arrived, a page-turning thriller that will keep you
guessing until the very last page.
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Find criminally good novels on Borrowbox, our
FREE eBook and eAudio service.
Even more literary events...
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Terraformed: Young Black Lives in the Inner City
The Reginald Centre, Thursday
18 May, 6.30pm
Author Dr Joy White will be in conversation with
hip-hop MC, writer, theatre maker and world record-breaking human
beatboxer Testament, discussing her book Terraformed,
and how young black lives are affected by racism, neoliberalism,
austerity and other key social issues.
Book your ticket.
Read the book.
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Who was the real Gentleman Jack?
Leeds Central Library, Thursday
1 June, 6:30pm
If you watched Gentleman
Jack and wonder what Anne Lister did next, then
this is the event for you!
Was Anne Lister’s ‘union’ with Ann Walker ‘as good as
a marriage’ - or was it better? And what was heterosexual marriage
really like for women in the 1830s? Join author Jill Liddington in
conversation with writer and Senior Librarian Stu Hennigan to find
out!
Book your ticket.
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you would like book recommendations, support with your Readers Group,
and to find out about future author events.
Photo c.1945 of the
late Charles Dawkins (L) kindly shared by his family for the For
King, Country & Home exhibition at Leeds Central Library from
April 27th
For King, Country & Home
The much-anticipated For King, Country & Home exhibition
opens on Thursday, April 27 at Leeds Central Library and runs until
June. The exhibition looks at the lives of Jamaican WWII veterans of
Leeds and includes rare photographs, keepsakes and memories gathered
over the years by the families of those who,
pre-Windrush, unwittingly formed the beginnings of the
city’s Black community.
Part of the Jamaica Society Leeds Out of Many Festival made
possible thanks to National Lottery players by the National Lottery
Heritage Fund and Arts Council England. For King, Country &
Home is supported by a Leeds Civic Trust Community Heritage Grant and
in partnership with Leeds Libraries.
Find out more.
Free family events this Easter
Fidget Theatre presents... Pirate Bonnie
Various Locations,
Tuesday 4 - Thursday 13 April
Bonnie is a girl with fire in her belly. A fire fuelled
by the tall tales about legendary pirates and their swashbuckling
adventures. Pirates who voyage to lands over the horizon with
questions to be answered and treasures to be found.
Bonnie invites you to step on board, feel the rush of wind in the
sails as she recounts the tales and sings songs of pirates of old.
She was born to rule the waves and hunt for treasure but on this
latest quest, she knows she must write her own legend; The Adventures
of Pirate Bonnie.
Book your tickets.
Join us on a Lego adventure where we'll be taking
inspiration from Fidget Theatre's tour of Pirate Bonnie and
remembering famous pirates throughout history:
leedsinspired.co.uk/events/lets-set-sail
Louis Le Prince activity sheet
Look out for our brand new Louis Le Prince-themed
activity sheet, available in all our libraries. It features exclusive
illustrations by children's author Chris Mould as well as an image to
colour in, a spot-the-difference puzzle, anagrams to unscramble and a
storytelling challenge. Two young authors who complete the challenge
will be selected and will receive a brilliant book bundle, so make
sure you grab an activity sheet in your local library!
Follow in Louis Le Prince's footsteps and try out old
and new animation techniques, make your own short film, and become
part of Leeds filmmaking history:
leedsinspired.co.uk/events/animation-stations
For updates on family friendly
activities and events sign-up to Leeds
Libraries Newsletters for Children and Families or
visit our events page.
Discover Creative Digital
Are you interested in
learning how to code, create music or digital art?
Whether you are looking
to develop a new skill, build on your existing skills, or simply need
access to the latest industry standard software and equipment, we can
help.
Our FREE creative digital
offer includes:
- Code Clubs and
holiday activities for families
- BBC micro:bits to borrow
- Studio12, a creative media
studio for 16-30year olds
- Tech and
creator spaces
- Support to
develop and enhance your business ideas
And of course, we have
lots of books in our libraries and resources online to help you
discover and develop your creative talents.
Get in touch to find out more.
Start-Up Leeds: Two-Day Workshop
St George's Centre,
Middleton, 14 - 15 April, 9.30 - 16.30pm
Based in or around Middleton and wanting to start or
grow your own business? Come along to our Start-Up Leeds two-day
workshop St George's Community Hub & Library. Over the two-days
you’ll learn the fundamentals of starting and running your own
business, all delivered by specialist speakers. Topics will include:
- Business planning
- Pricing your products
and services
- Forecasting your
cashflow
- Marketing
- Tax and bookkeeping
…and more!
There’ll also be the opportunity for networking and
asking your business questions.
The Start-up Leeds two-day workshop will take place on 14-15 April at
St Georges Community Hub, and it’s completely FREE to attend.
Find out more and book your spot here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-up-leeds-two-day-workshop
If you'd like further information
about starting or growing your own business, you can call the
Business and IP Centre on 0113 378 6010, email bipcleeds@leeds.gov.uk
or visit leeds.gov.uk/bipcleeds
Creative embroidery course with textile artist Hayley
Mills-Styles
Drawing Room, Leeds Central
Library, Saturday 15 April - 27 May, 1.30-3.30pm
Join textile artist Hayley Mills-Styles for this six
week course where you will learn how to create your own piece of
textile art. Hayley will guide you through her creative process, from
gathering research to creating a journal of ideas and samples which
will inspire your final piece of work. She will bring along samples
of her own work including journals, moodboards and finished pieces.
Book and explore all our Drawing Room workshops
here.
Thank you for reading our
newsletter, we look forward to welcoming you, get in touch or find your local library
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