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Featured exhibitions

  • 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!
    Free

    Story Explorers in Leeds

    19 February – 30 May 2026

    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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  • A cheeky green dragon with yellow eyes drawn by illustrator Chris Riddell on a purple background. The dragon is surrounded by smoke and stars.
    Coming soon

    Fairy Tales

    27 March – 23 August 2026

    A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

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  1. A bearded man sits back in a chair with his feet up on a desk, and arms lifted to his head. Behind him are full bookshelves.

    Doctoral Open Day: Contemporary British and Irish Collections

    Friday 24 April 11.30

    Explore our Contemporary British and Irish collections in this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.

    More info
  2. A hand writing on lined paper.
    Two-day masterclass

    Life Writing Masterclass

    Saturday 25 April – Sunday 26 April

    Learn to write your own story.

    More info
  3. 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
  4. A view of a tablet being held by a person in a grey suit jacket in order that someone with dark hair in a white shirt can view the screen
    Free

    How to build a winning website

    Thursday 30 April 14.00

    Build a standout website. Learn WordPress basics and design strategies for start-ups and small businesses.

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

    Inventors' Club

    Thursday 30 April 18.00
    Great ideas can change the world!
    More info
  6. Photos of Ben Haggarty and Sarah Liisa Wilkinson against a dark Gothic background

    Strange Girls, Beautiful Monsters, the Grateful and the Dead

    Thursday 30 April 19.00

    The Crick Crack Club presents a long night of fairy tales for grown-ups.

    More info
  7. Hands resting on a laptop keyboard
    Free

    How to raise capital for business growth

    Tuesday 5 May 13.00

    Gain actionable insights on how to secure funding for your business growth and long-term success.

    More info
  8. A group of men with placates at a protest march in Gateshead, 1926.

    The General Strike of 1926 Britain at a Standstill

    Thursday 7 May 19.00

    Jonathan Scheer and David Torrance examine how nine days in May 1926 reshaped the country.

    More info
  9. Dylan Thomas Prize logo showing a portrait of poet Dylan Thomas

    The Dylan Thomas Prize: A Shortlist Celebration

    Wednesday 13 May 18.30

    The world’s largest literary award for young writers.

    More info
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