What’s on
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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Self-Help from the Middle Ages
Historian Peter Jones on what medieval thinkers can teach us about modern life.

Fairy Tales Study Day – Angela Carter
Tuesday 19 May 10.30 A journey into the dark fairy tale world of Angela Carter with inspiring talks, creative workshops and a chance to view the archive.

How to build a brand story for your business
Tuesday 19 May 14.00 A guide to Story Cube, the framework to help entrepreneurs inspire, pitch and sell with ease.

Exploring Black British Literature – Live! with Malorie Blackman
Friday 22 May 13.00 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.

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?!

Milton Hatoum, a lecture and conversation with Maya Jaggi
Tuesday 26 May 19.00 A lecture and conversation.

Creative Writing Masterclass: Writing Memories Together
Wednesday 27 May 10.30 Write your shared memories together.
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.