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Featured exhibitions
Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 0 – 9.
Secret Maps
Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?
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An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
This online webinar will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
Portals: The Machine of Worlds by Ocubo
Wonder at this extraordinary new artwork as part of this year's Light Night Leeds.
Introduction to registered designs
Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this series of webinars helps businesses to understand and protect it.
Voices for Change: Stories from the Environmental Movement
Leaders of Greenpeace UK, Friends of the Earth, Natural England and the Green Party on 50 years of action.
Family Station: Explore and Play
Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.
How Cobra can help your business journey
When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!
Remembering Smog: Community Workshop on Air Pollution
Join a community workshop on air pollution past, present, and future and share your own experiences.
Grant finder – Financial support for your business and community
During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.
Family Workshop: Shiva, Lord of the Dance
Step into a whirlwind of stories and songs.