Maud Hummerston: The Storyteller of Leeds
Leeds City Council, Central Library, Calverley Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AB
Join us for this talk on the life and legacy of Maud Hummerston, first female librarian and first Children’s Librarian for Leeds Libraries. We will also explore the archival journey that researching her life has taken us on, as well as the wider Hummerston family and their connections to the city of Leeds.
Timings
- Thursday 17 September:
- 1400-1500
Location & directions
Leeds City Council, Central Library, Calverley Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AB
- Directions:
- The talk will be taking place on the ground floor of the library in the new Hummerston Suite.
- Contact on day:
- Helen Skilbeck
- Telephone number:
- +441133786982
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking is essential.
- Booking contact name:
- Heritage and Research Library
- Booking telephone number:
- +441133786982
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.com/leedslibraryevents/maud-hummerston-the-storyteller-of-leeds/e-yrxpzz
- Booking opens:
- 22 Jul 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 17 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 30
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
