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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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Family Station: Fairy Tales from Ukraine
Join author Tanya Sunny in this Family Station takeover.

Relaxed morning for SEND Families
Join us for a sensory friendly opening of Fairy Tales for SEND families

Kickstart Your Business (Day 1) – Business Research and Information
Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

An introduction to the East India Company and India Office archives
Wednesday 11 February, Tuesday 3 March, Thursday 26 March, Wednesday 15 April, Thursday 7 May and Tuesday 26 May Join our reference specialists for an introduction into this unique archive and practical guidance on exploring this vast area of our collection.

The Fairy Tale Fan Club, with Richard Ayoade and David Roberts
Tuesday 26 May 14.30 What happens when curious kids send letters to their fairy-tale idols?!

Writing Brazil, Writing the World: Milton Hatoum in conversation with Maya Jaggi
Tuesday 26 May 19.00 A lecture and conversation.

Money Management for Business Owners
Last Wednesday of the month, 10.00 Learn how to manage your money as an entrepreneur.

Creative Writing Masterclass: Writing Memories Together
Wednesday 27 May 10.30 Write your shared memories together.

A Feast of Tales: The Stolen Smell and The Feast by the River
Wednesday 27 May 14.30 One of our most popular storytellers, Vanessa Woolf, brings to life two wonderful folk tales.
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.