 A
Library and City with Lots of History
by Doris Jarvis, Director
The City of Leeds is named for the British city that also has a
neighbor named Birmingham. Leeds was incorporated on April 27, 1887.
Leeds has small-town charm with an easy commute to Birmingham. Its
history is evident when you walk the tree-shaded streets. Located in
a renovated storefront on Parkway Drive in downtown Leeds, the Leeds
Jane Culbreth Library contains over 30,000 volumes and a variety of
media resources. As part of the Jefferson County Library
Cooperative, the library can provide access to services and
resources from libraries throughout the county. Available at the
library is an extensive selection of city, county and state
historical information. With adult and children’s reading areas and
five public access computer terminals, library patrons of all ages
can enjoy a world of information in paper or electronic form. A
heavy emphasis is placed on children’s programming. Adult and
children's programs are sometimes held in the135-seat theater just
down the street, managed by the Leeds Arts Council. This is a
state-of-the-art theater and art gallery that hosts special
activities all year such as musical productions, comedy, drama,
children’s theater and poetry readings. Leeds also has a lovely "tea
room" for lunch and unique places to shop, so plan a visit to the
library, and then stay for lunch and shopping. Be sure to visit us
online at
www.leedslibrary.com to learn more about the library. |
