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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. Left, picture of a women with shoulder length hair smiling at camera, Right a book cover.
    Free

    Family Workshop: Sibéal Pounder

    Sunday 15 March, 11.30, 13.30 and 15.00

    Return to Mr Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory!

    More info
  2. A spot-lit large globe set into a wooden frame standing on a low pedestal in an exhibition gallery

    Treasures Tour

    Daily
    Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library
    More info
  3. Hands resting on a laptop keyboard
    Free

    How do I research my market?

    Monday 16 March 11.00
    A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
    More info
  4. Iranian Womens' Voices

    Monday 16 March 19.00

    WritersMosaic presents an evening of conversation, poetry, film, music and protest.

    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 1) – Business Research and Information

    Tuesday 3 February 10.00 – Tuesday 24 March 10.00

    Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

    More info
  6. Hands resting on a laptop keyboard
    Free

    Introduction to copyright for business

    Tuesday 17 March 13.00

    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
  7. Three researchers at a desk examining a book together.
    Free

    The Planet and the Academy: How to Make Your Research Sustainable

    Tuesday 17 March 14.00

    Explore sustainable approaches to research and how to apply these in your own work.

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

    Entrepreneurs Guide to Smart Money

    Wednesday 18 March 10.00

    Master money with confidence and learn practical strategies to manage cash flow, pay yourself efficiently and build lasting wealth.

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

    Soul Trader: Build your business by heart

    Thursday 19 March 10.00 – Wednesday 15 April 10.00

    Join leading life & business coach Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader, to learn how to build an authentic, rewarding business.

    More info
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