What’s on
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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List of Events

Global Stories with Michael Rosen and Friends
A joyful journey into fiction, imagination and the power of storytelling in celebration of World Book Day.

International Women’s Day Study Day
Monday 8 March 2027 10.30 A Level students will explore the history of women’s rights through the Library’s collection.

Modern Collections: 1800 –1950
Friday 19 March 2027 11.30 Explore our modern collections from 1800-1950, including maps, India Office records, and stamps.

Doctoral Open Day: Europe, Americas and Oceania
Friday 23 April 2027 11.30 Learn about our collections covering Europe, the Americas and Oceania.

One-to-One Information Clinics: Business and Intellectual Property
Multiple dates Sign up for a free one hour Information and Intellectual Property guidance session with a member of our BIPC Team.

Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins, Rival Queens
Term-time, Leeds Experience Tudor life and explore the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots.
Refugee’s Journey: A Drama Workshop
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Leeds Use drama activities to explore space and characterisation, while learning about the experiences of refugees.
Once Upon a Time
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Leeds Through exploring the story of the Three Little Pigs, pupils will develop storytelling skills, strengthening their literacy and oracy.

Write Like a Poet
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Leeds What makes a poem? Do they have to rhyme? Can they be silly?
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.