What’s on
Featured exhibitions

Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 2 – 7.

Secret Maps
Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?
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List of Events

Family Storytelling: The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland
Join us on a storytelling adventure this Christmas.

How to harness marketplace opportunities
Unlock the Secrets to Marketplace Mastery: Building an Effective eCommerce Strategy.

Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started
Thursday 13 November 2025 10.00 –Thursday 26 March 2026 10.00 Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

How do I research my market?
Thursday 27 November 10.00 –Thursday 11 December 11.00 A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
Grant finder – Financial support for your business and community
Friday 28 November 14.30 –Thursday 11 December 13.30 During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.

Libraries and positive climate action: inform to transform
Thursday 11 December 2025 and Thursday 26 February 2026 Explore how libraries are embracing climate literacy to empower staff, users and communities.

The Future Map of the World, with Tim Marshall
Thursday 11 December, 19.00 The author of Prisoners of Geography looks at how the borders of the World may change.

Study Day: Secret Maps
Friday 14 November, Friday 12 December 2025 and Friday 9 January 2026 Carving out two nations: The road to India’s independence and Partition.

The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland
Friday 12 December 10.30 An opportunity to celebrate reading for pleasure with year 2 in a fun-filled festive school trip treat just in time for the Christmas holidays!
Featured exhibitions

Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Until Sunday 18 January 2026 Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 2 – 7.

Secret Maps
24 October 2025 – 18 January 2026 Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?