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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. Two children playing, one sits on a mat on the floor with and adult, the other child is drawing on a blackboard
    Drop-in
    Free

    Family Station: Explore and Play

    Sunday 25 January 11.00 – Sunday 27 December 11.00
    Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.
    More info
  2. A women looks into a wall display case of books.

    Treasures Tour

    Daily

    Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.

    More info
  3. The exterior of the British Library

    Building Tour

    Available Fridays and Sundays

    Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.

    More info
  4. Two rows of audience at a workshop in the Business & IP Centre.

    Money Management for Business Owners

    Monday 27 April 10.00

    Learn how to manage your money as an entrepreneur.

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

    Inventors' Club

    Monday 27 April 18.00
    Great ideas can change the world!
    More info
  6. A group of people sitting in chairs looking towards workshops leaders who sit in front of a large screen
    Free

    Kickstart Your Business (Day 1) – Business Research and Information

    Tuesday 14 April 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.

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

    How to master the art of grant fundraising

    Tuesday 28 April 11.00

    Master grant fundraising! Craft winning approaches and secure funding with expert guidance and strategies.

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

    How to develop your business strategy – Business Model Canvas

    Wednesday 29 April 10.30

    Explore the two most effective methods to develop a winning strategy for success – the Business Plan and the Business Model Canvas.

    More info
  9. 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
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