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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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How to hone your digital marketing skills
Master digital marketing for small businesses. Gain clarity and boost your online presence effectively.
Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started
Thursday 14 May 10.00 –Wednesday 3 June 10.00 Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

Introduction to Intellectual Property
Thursday 14 May 11.00 An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.

An Evening with Gilles Peterson
Thursday 14 May 19.00 One of the UK’s most iconic DJs in conversation with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy for a Classic Album Sundays event.

Family Under 5s: Fairy Tale Movement Stories
Friday 15 May, 9.45 and 11.00 Create stories through movement.

How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business
Friday 17 April 10.00 –Friday 6 November 10.00 Explore the best ways of opening and running a viable and profitable food business like a cafe, restaurant, bakery, or cake shop!

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.
Building Tour
Available Fridays and Sundays Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.

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