Story Explorers Leeds: Launch Celebration

Meet a real-life astronaut, join a joyful space odyssey, or take a super silly comic adventure with award-winning family theatre, acclaimed author readings, interactive workshops and more.

Inspired by our Story Explorers exhibition created with Leeds Libraries, you’re invited to join bookable and drop-in events and to take part in our animal explorer trail, at Leeds Central Library and branch libraries.

Thursday 19 February

• 10.00 – 12.00: Family face-painting pop-up at Leeds Central Library. Find out more
• 10.30 – 11.30: Rapunzel with author Bethan Woollvin at Leeds Central Library. Book now
• 10.30 – 11.30: Comic-making workshop with Mark Bradley at Dewsbury Road Community Hub and Library. Book now
• 13.00 – 14.00: Rapunzel with author Bethan Woollvin at Yeadon Community Hub and Library. Book now
• 13.30 – 14.30: Comic-making workshop with Mark Bradley at Chapel Allerton Library. Book now
• 13.45 – 14.15: Family Folklore: Wrongsemble Story Time at Leeds Central Library. Book now

Friday 20 February

• 10.00 – 12.00: Family-friendly crafting pop-up at Leeds Central Library. Find out more
• 11.00 – 12.00: Fladam presents Astro Norma and the Cosmic Piano at Moor Allerton Community Hub & Library. Book now
• 13.45 – 14.15: Family Folklore: Wrongsemble Story Time at Leeds Central Library. Book now
• 14.00 – 15.00: Fladam presents Astro Norma and the Cosmic Piano at Beeston Community Hub & Library. Book now

Saturday 21 February

• 10.00 – 12.00: Family-friendly crafting pop-up at Leeds Central Library. Find out more
• 13.30 – 14.30: Ask an Astronaut: Family Friendly Q&A with Meganne Christian at Leeds Central Library. Book now

With special thanks to the young producers – Aysha, Chloe, Eldon, Emily, Mahria, Michaela, Richard, Rosseta, Serene and Zuzanna – at Elliott Hudson College and facilitator Sarah Chapleo for co-creating this programme.