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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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How Cobra can help your business journey
When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!
GRANTfinder – Financial support for your business and community
During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.
Behind the shelves: how to get your products stocked in retail
Breaking into retail can seem impossible. This workshop will demystify the process of getting your products into shops, tell you what retailers are actually thinking and help you assess whether retail is right for your business.
Getting that new product to market: 1–1 sessions
This is an opportunity to discuss your product idea, in confidence with an industry expert.
An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
This online workshop will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
Online Course: Discovering Medieval Manuscripts
Join us for this 6 week online course while we explore Medieval manuscripts and the stories they contain.
Soul Trader: Build your business by heart
Join leading life & business coach Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader, to learn how to build an authentic, rewarding business.
Networking for Success – Express
Join Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru for this online event to help you learn to network effectively, strategically and authentically.
Start using the British Library for my business
Introduction to the British Library's Business & IP Centre and a practical introduction to essential sources of business information.