 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. |
