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Featured exhibitions

  • A collage on a blue background. It shows a cat in a spaceship and a star against an orange planet-shaped background. There are a frog and some leaves against a green planet-shaped background. And, a fish and some coral against a blue planet-shaped background. There are also a bird and a rocket!
    Leeds Central Library
    Free

    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.

    More info
  • A vintage black typewriter and a brown suitcase sit on a teal background. Their shadows form the silhouette of Hercule Poirot behind the typewriter and a steam train behind the suitcase, creating a visual metaphor for mystery writing and travel.
    Coming soon to British Library, London

    Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery

    Friday 30 October 2026 – Sunday 20 June 2027 

    A major exhibition on the woman behind the books.  

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  1. Craft materials and painting materials on a table
    Free

    Get Creative

    Once a month on Saturdays, 11.00

    A monthly art workshop for people living with dementia, aphasia, or other neurological conditions.

    More info
  2. Group of people photographed from behind, they are walking alongside a canal
    Free

    Canal Tales: Canal Tales Summer Procession

    Saturday 12 September 14.00

    Celebrate the Canal Tales journey through a summer procession, live performance, and community gathering.

    More info
  3. Three women talking at the BIPC with Intellectual Property digital display in background.
    Free

    Introduction to Intellectual Property

    Monday 14 September 11.00

    An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.

    More info
  4. Rows and rows of full shelving, with a robotic crane in the centre.
    Free

    Heritage Open Days: Behind the Scenes at the Library

    Wednesday 16 10.00 – Thursday 17 September 10.00

    See behind the scenes at our Boston Spa site.

    More info
  5. people in a workshop.
    Free

    Introduction to Self-Publishing

    Wednesday 16 September 10.00

    Time to learn about self-publishing and see if it's for you.

    More info
  6. Black and white partial image of the American Declaration of Independence
    Year 12
    Free

    America at 250 Study Day

    Wednesday 16 September 10.00

    As the United States marks 250 years, has it fulfilled its promise of equality? Reflect on the nation’s founding ideals through people, movements and specific events.

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  7. Formal Photograph, taken on 9th August 1928, showing Punjabi students when they met Lady Hailey, at Verasawmy's Indian Restaurant in London.
    Free

    Teacher CPD: South Asians in Britain

    Thursday 17 September 16.30

    Explore new learning resources, oral histories and archival sources to bring the stories of South Asian changemakers to life in your classroom.

    More info
  8. image from cover of the Immortal Sisterhood by Gemma Cairney

    The Immortal Sisterhood LIVE

    Friday 18 19.30 – Saturday 19 September 19.30

    Gemma Cairney and The Immortal Sisterhood Ensemble presents a unique music and performance celebration of remarkable women from across centuries and continents.

    More info
  9. A woman wearing glasses and a purple jumper using a calligraphy pen to write on a drawing board.

    Quills and Calligraphy Masterclass

    Saturday 19 September 10.00

    Learn the art of calligraphy with Patricia Lovett MBE.

    More info
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