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  • A collage on a green background. It shows a tree with birds and frogs around the tree, two planets ans stars are in top corners of the image. A cat in a spaceship travels toward the the left hand planet
    British Library, London
    Free

    Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds

    Until Sunday 18 January 2026

    Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 2 – 7.

    More info
  • Artwork for Secret Maps exhibition. Navy background with lots of different maps from history, and images of a flight tracker, an Enigma Machine, Minecraft’s Uncensored Library, D-Day, and a war room. Some of these are obscured by shadows or pixellation.
    British Library, London

    Secret Maps

    24 October 2025 – 18 January 2026

    Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?

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  1. Image of a group of people in a room taking notes.

    Get Published

    Wednesday 14 January 10.00

    Have you written (or are writing) a book and want to get it published? This workshop covers both going via a publisher and self-publishing.

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

    Entrepreneurs Guide to Smart Money

    Wednesday 14 January 10.00

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

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

    Beginners Guide to Business Finance

    Thursday 15 January 9.30

    The essentials of managing working capital: who, what, why, where, when and how.

    More info
  4. 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 13 November 2025 10.00 – Thursday 26 March 2026 10.00

    Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

    More info
  5. Wendy raising her arm as she tells a story to toddlers.
    Free

    Family Under 5s Workshop: Meet Anansi

    Friday 16 January, 9.45 and 11.00

    Discover the mischievous Anansi!

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  6. A collage of images showing maps, globes, and military personnel marking a map.
    Years 1 – 2
    Free

    Sensory Storytelling: Secret Maps

    Monday – Thursday, London

    X marks the spot in this fun-filled sensory adventure around our latest exhibition!

    More info
  7. Artwork for Secret Maps exhibition. Navy background with lots of different maps from history, and images of a flight tracker, an Enigma Machine, Minecraft’s Uncensored Library, D-Day, and a war room. Some of these are obscured by shadows or pixellation.
    Years 3 – 6 and Years 7 – 11
    Free

    Secret Maps Workshop

    10 November 2025 – 16 January 2026

    Students will develop information literacy and critical thinking skills by exploring our maps collection.

    More info
  8. Children reading books in our the reading corner of the Story Explorers exhibition at the British Library
    Years 1 – 6
    Free

    Self-Guided Visit: Story Explorers

    Mondays and Fridays, London
    A self-guided opportunity for schools to discover our riotous new hands-on exhibition taking a fresh look at the Library’s collection.
    More info
  9. families dancing in the learning centre
    Free

    Family Workshops: Puppetry with Polka

    Saturday 17 January 10.00

    Step into a world of imagination with Polka Theatre, suitable for ages 4 – 7.

    More info
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