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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. photo of writer and critic Jacqueline Rose

    PEN Pinter Prize 2026: Jacqueline Rose

    Thursday 8 October 19.00

    The annual prize in memory of Nobel-Laureate playwright Harold Pinter.

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  2. 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
  3. A man seated on a chaise lounge with his head in his hand
    Years 12 – 13
    Free

    Study Day: Oscar Wilde

    Friday 16 October 10.30

    A Level students will explore the life and work of Oscar Wilde, with access to rare archival and manuscript material.

    More info
  4. Free

    Family Festival: Stories, Sign and Shine

    Saturday 17 October 12.00

    Take part in this exciting day inspired by wondrous stories, both real and imaginary.

    More info
  5. A school child holding a speaker to their ear while looking at a screen showing the tops of green trees
    Years 5 – 11
    Free

    Green Libraries Week

    Wednesday 21 October – Friday 23 October

    Navigating climate mis- and disinformation is the focus of this year’s Green Libraries Week for schools.

    More info
  6. Free

    Getting Started at the British Library for Postgraduate Researchers

    Thursday 29 October 14.00

    Understand the basics about using the Library, finding what you need and what opportunities are on offer.

    More info
  7. A hand written letter beginning with 'my darling, what a journey'
    Years 5 – 6 and Years 7 – 13
    Free

    Exhibition workshop: Agatha Christie

    Monday to Thursday, 2 November – 18 June, London

    Get to know the Queen of Crime in hands-on sessions for schools exploring our exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery

    More info
  8. A woman in 1920s attire boarding a train
    Years 5 – 6 and Years 7 – 13
    Free

    Self-guided visit: Agatha Christie

    Monday – Thursday, 2 November 2026 – 18 June 2027, London

    A self-guided opportunity for schools to explore our landmark exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery.

    More info
  9. A formal black and white portrait photograph from 1915-1916 showing women in nursing attire and men in military uniform
    Years 10 – 11
    Free

    History of Medicine Study Day

    Thursday 5 November, Tuesday 1 December and Monday 11 January

    Students will explore the history of medicine through these study days, run in collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians.

    More info
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