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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.
    British Library, London

    Fairy Tales

    27 March – 23 August 2026

    A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

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  • 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.

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  1. Two people standing along a canal
    Free

    Canal Tales: Summer Procession Rehearsal

    Thursday 10 September 13.00

    Rehearse, refine, and prepare your costumes, props, and performances for the Canal Tales summer procession.

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  2. Photograph of Dame Barbara Cartland, wearing a pink dress with a small dog on her lag

    The Romantic World of Barbara Cartland

    Thursday 10 September 19.00

    Matthew Sweet talks to Shahidha Bari about the life and legacy of romance writer Dame Barbara Cartland.

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  3. A children's book titled Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. An illustration depicts child, parent and granny gruffalo creatures with friendly faces, fur, horns and claws stood in a woodland clearing.
    Years 1 – 3
    Free

    Gruffalo Granny with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

    Friday 11 September 10.30

    Start the new school year with a treat for your primary class.

    More info
  4. Craft materials and painting materials on a table
    Free

    Get Creative

    Once a month on Saturdays, 11.00

    A monthly art workshop for people living with dementia, aphasia, or other neurological conditions.

    More info
  5. Group of people photographed from behind, they are walking alongside a canal
    Free

    Canal Tales: Canal Tales Summer Procession

    Saturday 12 September 14.00

    Celebrate the Canal Tales journey through a summer procession, live performance, and community gathering.

    More info
  6. people in a workshop.
    Free

    Introduction to Self-Publishing

    Wednesday 16 September 10.00

    Time to learn about self-publishing and see if it's for you.

    More info
  7. Black and white partial image of the American Declaration of Independence
    Year 12
    Free

    America at 250 Study Day

    Wednesday 16 September 10.00

    As the United States marks 250 years, has it fulfilled its promise of equality? Reflect on the nation’s founding ideals through people, movements and specific events.

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  8. Formal Photograph, taken on 9th August 1928, showing Punjabi students when they met Lady Hailey, at Verasawmy's Indian Restaurant in London.
    Free

    Teacher CPD: South Asians in Britain

    Thursday 17 September 16.30

    Explore new learning resources, oral histories and archival sources to bring the stories of South Asian changemakers to life in your classroom.

    More info
  9. image from cover of the Immortal Sisterhood by Gemma Cairney

    The Immortal Sisterhood LIVE

    Friday 18 19.30 – Saturday 19 September 19.30

    Gemma Cairney and The Immortal Sisterhood Ensemble presents a unique music and performance celebration of remarkable women from across centuries and continents.

    More info
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