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Featured exhibitions

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.

Fairy Tales
A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.
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List of Events

Exploring Black British Literature – Live! with Malorie Blackman
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.

Doctoral Open Day: Digital Collections and Resources
Friday 29 May 11.30 Explore our digital collections and resources in this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.

Story Explorers: Animal Trail
Thursday 19 February – Saturday 30 May Help us find cunning creatures hidden amongst the library shelves in Leeds.

JLF London – Jaipur Literature Festival
Saturday 6 June – Sunday 7 June Two days of inspiring conversations, ideas, books, music, food and more.

Books Mean Business
Wednesday 10 June 10.00 Writing a book can help with getting your brand better known, engaging with your customers and showcasing your expertise.

Refugee Week: No Place Like Home
Monday 15 June Save the date! The Sanctuary Foundation’s No Place Like Home competition prize-giving ceremony returns to the Library.

Fairy Tales: Schools Festival of Storytelling
Monday 15, Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 June, 10.30 and 11.30 Celebrate the spellbinding power of stories at our Fairy Tales Festival of Storytelling for primary schools.

Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge
Friday 10 July Save the date for this joyous jamboree of Key Stage 1 reading.