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Featured exhibitions

Fairy Tales
A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

Story Explorers in Leeds
Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.
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Imaginary Geographies: Gold and Cultural Memory in Colombia
Uncover the meanings of the myth of El Dorado in a thought-provoking conversation with Vanessa Londoño and Carolina Sánchez Rojas.

How to master social media for your business
Tuesday 12 May 15.00 Discover how to leverage social media to build and grow your brand online.

Make and use Book Trailers
Wednesday 13 May 10.00 From plotting to marketing, as well as author branding, a book trailer is a great way to engage your readers. This fun and practical session will show you how to develop your own good quality book trailers without overspending.

Kickstart Your Business (Day 1) – Business Research and Information
Wednesday 13 May 10.00 –Tuesday 2 June 10.00 Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

Treasures Tour
Daily Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.

Business Finances Demystified
Wednesday 13 May 11.00 A beginner-friendly workshop that demystifies business finance by breaking down key jargon, reports and principles to help you build, understand and confidently explain a strong business model.

Start using the British Library for my Business
Wednesday 13 May 14.00 Introduction to the British Library's Business & IP Centre and a practical introduction to essential sources of business information.

The Dylan Thomas Prize: A Shortlist Celebration
Wednesday 13 May 18.30 The world’s largest literary award for young writers.

America Now! Viva Latinx America!
Wednesday 13 May 18.30 Whether it’s Bad Bunny at the Superbowl or Marco Rubio at the State Department, Latinx Americans have never been more prominent in US culture and politics.
Featured exhibitions

Fairy Tales
27 March – 23 August 2026 A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

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.