What’s on
Featured exhibitions

Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
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.

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

Family Station: Explore and Play
Last Sunday of every month Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.
Creative Writing Masterclass: How to Write a City
Monday 26 January 10.30 Join writer Elena Medel for a creative writing masterclass focused on cities and the built environment.

Inventors' Club
Monday 26 January 18.00 Great ideas can change the world!
AI Debate: Will AI make us healthier?
Monday 26 January 19.00 This debate will deal with both promises and concerns relating to the uses of AI in healthcare.

Presencia & Resistencia
Monday 26 January 19.00 A Wasafiri Celebration of Latinx Writing.

An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
Tuesday 27 January 12.00 This online webinar will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.

Speed mentoring: Revitalizing your business in 2026
Wednesday 28 January 10.00 Ever wanted to ask that one burning question, but never had the energy or time to ask...

Introduction to registered designs
Thursday 29 January 12.00 Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this series of webinars helps businesses to understand and protect it.
Featured exhibitions

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.

Secret Maps
24 October 2025 – 18 January 2026 Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?