Leeds Library

[2] In 1779, James Boswell wrote, "In Leeds, where one would not expect it, there is a very good public library, where strangers are treated with great civility.

[4] The library moved twice before settling in the purpose built premises on Commercial Street, Leeds on 4 July 1808.

As of June 2020[update] the library has over 1000 members who pay an annual subscription.

The library is estimated to have a stock of over 140 000 titles with 1,500 new books being added annually.

The library is the setting for much of Frances Brody's 2014 novel Death of an Avid Reader.

The Leeds Library interior
The main room
Blue plaque on the exterior