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We have definitely shared this story before, but it is one of our favourites and is perfect for #EmpathyDay because even librarians need to remember to be empathetic to the people who visit our libraries, even lions.
The #BigGardenBirdWatch starts this week so we have been doing a spot of twitching on our bookshelves for #RareBookOfTheWeek. What about these beautiful specimens from the 'Feathered Tribe of the British Islands' (1834)?
It’s started to get a little chilly hasn’t it? Well today’s #LeedsDropInAndDraw is all about Winter! I know, you’d think we planned it. Check out Winter scenes of Harewood Estate from our Leeds in Bloom Tapestry panel.
As always our art librarian team have created you some spooky images for your inspiration. Leeds you have two hours to tag us in your most spooky draws! We are ready to be scared!!💀👻 But remember everyone likes a treat! #LeedsDropInAndDraw #Halloween
As usual our art librarian team have created some of their own #LightNightLeeds themed artwork to inspire you. You have two hours Leeds to show us your art work celebrating all things ‘Light’. #LeedsDropInAndDraw!
Join your art librarians in creating some autumnal themed draws, we have made some of our own to inspire you. We’re thinking crunchy leaves, acorns and chillier nights and fireworks with auburn trees! We can’t wait to see your art. #LeedsDropInAndDraw 🍂🐿
Can you believe it is week 11 of #LeedsDropInAndDraw ? Today is all about bugs and butterflies, Genera insectorum Linnaei et Fabricii by Johann Jakob Römer,1789.
A beautiful Swiss entomology book with 37 hand coloured engraved plates, drawn by the Swiss artist J.R. Schellenberg.
We miss our Library Lions and our storytimes, so here is a very special story for you, https://t.co/8PFZ4lY7Vj
Some things take courage. And sometimes it is good to break the rules.... even in the Library.
Welcome to Wk6 of #LeedsDropInAndDraw 👋 Our inspiration today is the exquisite Sanderson Collection curated by our Rothwell pal Kenneth. It features rare printed materials of fashion from the 1770's - 1950's. Share with us your fashion illustrations to reflect fashion now. ✏️
Welcome to #LeedsDropInAndDraw week 3! Today's image is a book that uses ink, watercolour and pen, from Leeds Pottery products EST 1770 and based in our very own Hunslet! So pick up your materials, you have two glorious hours to share with us your art!