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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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Exploring Black British Literature – Live! with Malorie Blackman
Renowned author Malorie Blackman joins us at the Library as we take our popular Exploring Black British Literature workshop live onstage.

Story Explorers Leeds: Class Visit
23 February – 22 May, Leeds Students will develop literacy, oracy and social skills in free class visits to this playful exhibition.

Family Station: May half-term
Saturday 23 – Friday 29 May Come along this half-term and explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.

Family Station: Fairy Tales from Ukraine
Sunday 24 May, 11.15, 12.00 and 13.30 Join author Tanya Sunny in this Family Station takeover.

Relaxed morning for SEND Families
Tuesday 26 May, 10.00 Join us for a sensory friendly opening of Fairy Tales for SEND families

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
Wednesday 27 May 10.00 Learn how to manage your money as an entrepreneur.
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.