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

    HMRC – registering for self-employment or registering your business

    Wednesday 22 April 10.00 – Wednesday 17 June 10.00

    Your obligation to HMRC whether registering as self-employed or registering your new business.

    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. Café seating area inside the British Library, with wooden tables and chairs arranged in an open, modern space and surrounded by bookshelves and large windows.
    Free

    Climate Café

    Wednesday 22 April 12.00

    Join us this Earth Day for a Climate Café – a welcoming, informal space to connect, reflect, and share.

    More info
  4. Free

    How to navigate the business legal landscape with ease

    Wednesday 22 April 14.00

    Learn the essentials of your legal setup, from business structures to day-to-day operations and establish a robust foundation.

    More info
  5. 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
  6. A group of adults say around a table. They are talking animatedly with each other. There are pens and papers on the table.
    Free

    How to apply sustainable strategies to your business

    Thursday 23 April 10.00

    Sustainability is vital for businesses, particularly start-ups and small enterprises aiming for long-term success.

    More info
  7. Hands resting on a laptop keyboard
    Free

    Introduction to copyright for business

    Thursday 23 April 12.00

    Learn the basics of copyright and get an introduction to protecting and managing your copyright as well as using the work of others.

    More info
  8. A black and white Edwardian era photograph showing a group of men and women posed in front of a vine-covered porch in India.
    Free

    Family history in the East India Company and India Office archives

    Wednesday 8 April 12.00 – Thursday 21 May 14.00

    Discover how to trace your family history in a training session exploring military and civilian records in this area of our collection.

    More info
  9. 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

    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.
    More info
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