I went to visit Leeds library in the summer of 2024. It is housed in an imposing old building but I remember getting a little confused trying to find the entrance for the library as an art gallery shares the building.

The library is on several floors accessed by a stone staircase and stained glass windows, fortunately there is also a lift. The library is separated into lots of rooms, some have a modern refurbished feel, but I can see that this layout would require quite a lot of staff to keep it open.

I was there at 5pm on a summer evening and yet the library was full of teenagers studying so the facility is well used. There is also a business hub and a music facility. There were too many people in the kids area and the main vaulted reading room for me to be discreetly take any photos but below are some shots of other areas.