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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 adults seated around a desk looking attentively at sheets of paper in front of them
    Free

    Start using social media for my small business

    Thursday 30 April 12.00
    Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help?
    More info
  2. 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

    How to build a winning website

    Thursday 30 April 14.00

    Build a standout website. Learn WordPress basics and design strategies for start-ups and small businesses.

    More info
  3. Photos of Ben Haggarty and Sarah Liisa Wilkinson against a dark Gothic background

    Strange Girls, Beautiful Monsters, the Grateful and the Dead

    Thursday 30 April 19.00

    The Crick Crack Club presents a dark night of fairy tales for grown-ups.

    More info
  4. Hands resting on a laptop keyboard
    Free

    How to raise capital for business growth

    Tuesday 5 May 13.00

    Gain actionable insights on how to secure funding for your business growth and long-term success.

    More info
  5. A business woman sits and consults resources at a Business & IP Centre in Bristol.
    Free

    How Cobra can help your business journey

    Friday 13 March 11.30 – Wednesday 6 May 13.00

    When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!

    More info
  6. Hands resting on a laptop keyboard
    Free

    GRANTfinder – Financial support for your business and community

    Wednesday 6 May 14.30

    During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.

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

    Soul Trader: Build your business by heart

    Thursday 7 May 10.00

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

    More info
  8. Three people sit at desks, there are papers and laptops in front of them
    Free

    How to develop a PR strategy for growth

    Thursday 7 May 10.30

    Master PR skills to boost your business growth with insights from industry experts.

    More info
  9. Hands resting on a laptop keyboard
    Free

    How do I research my market?

    Thursday 7 May 11.00
    A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
    More info
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