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  • A cheeky green dragon with yellow eyes drawn by illustrator Chris Riddell on a purple background. The dragon is surrounded by smoke and stars.
    British Library, London

    Fairy Tales

    27 March – 23 August 2026

    A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

    More info
  • 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.

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  1. An image of three children inside the British Library's Fairy Tales exhibition
    Free

    Relaxed morning for SEND Families

    Monday 27 July and Monday 10 August

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

    More info
  2. A group of people sitting in chairs looking towards workshops leaders who sit in front of a large screen

    Inventors' Club

    Monday 27 July 18.00
    Great ideas can change the world!
    More info
  3. Colour cover page of a comic with a haunted-looking house on a hill in the background, with two characters at the bottom of the hill on a pathway and another character hiding behind a tree looking at them.
    Free

    Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks

    Tuesday 28 July 13.00

    How a British comic shaped US comic book superstars and how McDonald’s and food processing technologies shaped UK food.

    More info
  4. A photograph of a group of performers all wearing black t-shirts with white writing on that says Venus Blazing Music and Theatre Trust
    Free

    Life’s a Fairy Tale

    Tuesday 28 July 13.15

    Join us for an inclusive performance of poetry and songs in response to the Fairy Tales exhibition.

    More info
  5. Two rows of audience at a workshop in the Business & IP Centre.

    Money Management for Business Owners

    Last Wednesday of the month, 10.00

    Learn how to manage your money as an entrepreneur.

    More info
  6. The Last Word Community Hub, British Library
    Free

    Canal Tales: Making Masks, Costumes and Procession Props

    Thursday 30 July 13.00 – Thursday 20 August 13.00

    Create masks, costumes, puppets, and props for the Canal Tales summer procession using reclaimed materials.

    More info
  7. Lavender, next to 2 jars of white powder, a bowl with a wooden spoon and a jar..
    Free

    Low-Waste Living: DIY Natural Self-Care Products

    Friday 31 July 14.30

    Transform daily routines into sustainable rituals by crafting your own non-toxic, zero-waste self-care products.

    More info
  8. A child’s hands using a screwdriver to repair an electronic toy.
    Free

    The Broken Umbrella Challenge

    Monday 3 August 15.00

    Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where we challenge you to get creative with broken items and transform them into something new!

    More info
  9. people in a workshop
    Free

    How to keep on top of your business finances

    Tuesday 4 August 11.00

    Maximise business potential with financial clarity! Gain vital skills in managing your business numbers confidently.

    More info
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