Leeds Central Library | |
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General information | |
Status | Open |
Type | Public library |
Architectural style | Italianate |
Town or city | Leeds |
Country | England |
Construction started | 1878 |
Completed | 1884 |
Opened | 17 April 1884 |
Client | Leeds City Council |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | George Corson |
Designations | Grade II* listed |
Website | |
leeds.gov.uk/libraries/central-library |
Leeds Central Library is a public library in Leeds. Situated in the city centre, on Calverley Street, it houses the city library service's single largest general lending and reference collection and hosts the Leeds Art Gallery.
Services available from the building include an Art Library, a Central Children's Library, a Central Lending Library, a Business and IP Centre,[1] Information and Research Library, a Local and Family History Library and a Music Library.[2]