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Third Tuesday @Central

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Third Tuesday is a regular programme of author talks, writing workshops and other reading events taking place at Central Library.

Understanding gaslighting

  • Tuesday 15 April 2025, 7pm - 8.30pm
  • Booking essential. Contact the library to book your free place.

Do you know what gaslighting is?

Most people have heard of the term, but many do not understand what it really means.

This workshop will delve into the issue of gaslighting as a form of emotional abuse in the context of intimate relationships. We will explore the origins of the word and what it actually means, how to recognise the signs, and what can be done about it.

This workshop will be delivered by Abda Khan, author of the novel 'That Which May Destroy You', a thrilling courtroom drama based on the subject of gaslighting.

Leicester's 'outsider', Colin Wilson: philosopher, novelist, polymath

  • Tuesday 20 May 2025, 7pm
  • Contact the library to book your free place

Colin Wilson (1931-2013) was born and bred in Leicester and became famous overnight, in May 1956, when his first book, The Outsider was published to tremendous critical acclaim.

In this illustrated talk, Colin Stanley, founder of the Colin Wilson archive at the University of Nottingham, outlines Wilson’s life and work, as well as his major contribution to consciousness studies.

On the brink

  • Tuesday 17 June 2025, 7-8pm
  • Contact the library to book your free place

As a psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Penny Campling has spent over 40 years on the frontline of mental health care in Leicester. In this talk she will describe some of her experiences from different times in her career and offer some thoughts about the issues contributing to a mental health service that is now at breaking point.

Copies of Penny’s book, ‘On the Brink’ will be available to buy on the evening.

'How to blow up an oil rig'

  • Tuesday 21 October 2025, 7-8pm
  • Contact the library to book your free place

Join Harry Whitehead as we celebrate the launch of his latest novel, White Road. As well as reading from the novel, he’ll also discuss the research he had to undertake - everything from polar adventure tales to how to blow up an oil rig – not something you Google!

Copies of the book will be available to buy at the event.

Get in touch

Leicester Central Library, Bishop Street, Leicester LE1 6AA
0116 454 0290
[email protected]