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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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Writer's Summer School: Revitalise Your Writing
Refresh your writing process at our week-long summer school for writers.

Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.

What is a trade mark and how to search for one?
Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.
Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks
Tuesday 21 July 13.00 Writing women into the history of the British Empire, and mapping the Library’s Latin American collections.
Art workshops for people who are blind and partially sighted
Once a month, Wednesdays, 11.00 Join us for a monthly art workshop designed for blind and partially sighted visitors.

Family Under 5's: Sensory Adventures
Wednesday 22 July, 11.00 and 13.00 Start the summer with sensory storytelling.

Introduction to Intellectual Property
Wednesday 22 July 14.00 An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.

Your First Raise: A 90-Day Roadmap for Entrepreneurs Seeking Capital
Thursday 23 July 13.00 Join funding expert Paul Grant to learn how to raise capital, attract investors and grow your business.

Fashion Founder Friday
Most Fridays at 11.30 These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
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.