Morley’s library is a building worth visiting in its own right. The handsome stone library on Commercial Street was built in 1905–06 with money from the steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, and opened on 27 October 1906 by the bestselling novelist Hall Caine. A plaque inside still records Carnegie’s gift, and the building is now Grade II listed.
Today the building is the Morley Community Hub and Library: books, free computers and internet, and council customer services under one roof. It is the natural first stop for anyone digging into Morley’s past in print — and the everyday reading room for the town.
📍 Commercial Street, Morley, Leeds LS27 8HZ — Google Maps
Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri 9am–5pm · Tue 10am–5pm · Wed 9am–7pm · Sat 10am–4pm · Sun closed
Tel: 0113 378 1887