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Featured exhibitions

  • A cheeky green dragon with yellow eyes drawn by illustrator Chris Riddell on a purple background. The dragon is surrounded by smoke and stars.
    British Library, London

    Fairy Tales

    27 March – 23 August 2026

    A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

    More info
  • A collage on a blue background. It shows a cat in a spaceship and a star against an orange planet-shaped background. There are a frog and some leaves against a green planet-shaped background. And, a fish and some coral against a blue planet-shaped background. There are also a bird and a rocket!
    Leeds Central Library
    Free

    Story Explorers in Leeds

    Thursday 19 February – Saturday 29 August

    Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.

    More info
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  1. Image of a group of people in a room taking notes.

    Get Published

    Wednesday 15 April, Wednesday 8 July and Wednesday 14 October

    Have you written (or are writing) a book and want to get it published? This workshop covers both going via a publisher and self-publishing.

    More info
  2. Image of a group of people in a room taking notes.
    Free

    Soul Trader: Build your business by heart

    Thursday 19 March 10.00 – Wednesday 15 April 10.00

    Join leading life & business coach Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader, to learn how to build an authentic, rewarding business.

    More info
  3. A women looks into a wall display case of books.

    Treasures Tour

    Daily

    Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.

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  4. A woman in a blue headscarf crafting with a child. There are colourful pieces of paper on a table and other children in the background.
    Free

    Story Explorers: Drop in crafts

    Wednesday 15 April 11.00

    Free family craft activities. Create a rocket or make a soundscape.

    More info
  5. A group of people sitting and talking whilst making notes.
    Free

    Networking for Success – Express

    Wednesday 15 April 14.00

    Join Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru for this online event to help you learn to network effectively, strategically and authentically.

    More info
  6. A 1940s map of India with different areas colour coded in pale pink, yellow and green.
    Free

    An introduction to the East India Company and India Office archives

    Wednesday 11 February, Tuesday 3 March, Thursday 26 March, Wednesday 15 April, Thursday 7 May and Tuesday 26 May

    Join our reference specialists for an introduction into this unique archive and practical guidance on exploring this vast area of our collection.

    More info
  7. Three women talking at the BIPC with Intellectual Property digital display in background.
    Free

    Introduction to Intellectual Property

    Wednesday 15 April 14.00

    An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.

    More info
  8. A group of people sitting in chairs looking towards workshops leaders who sit in front of a large screen
    Free

    Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started

    Thursday 16 April 10.00 – Wednesday 3 June 10.00

    Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

    More info
  9. Hands resting on a laptop keyboard
    Free

    Introduction to registered designs

    Thursday 16 April 12.00

    Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this series of webinars helps businesses to understand and protect it.

    More info
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