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  • 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!
    Free

    Story Explorers in Leeds

    19 February – 30 May 2026

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

    Fairy Tales

    27 March – 23 August 2026

    A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

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  1. A woman with short black hair, resting her chin on her hand and gazing upwards. She's wearing pink lipstick, a blue suit jacket and colourful bracelets.
    Years 10 – 13
    Free

    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.

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  2. A child glancing past the camera with a smile on her face, stood next to a large blue and yellow structure, with paper trees in the background.
    Years R – 3
    Free

    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.

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  3. A woman with dark hair in a bun wearing a white shirt and over ear headphones stands in front of a large digital projection showing a building.

    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.

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  4. Three children and an adult holding animal masks in front of their face, stood in a colourful room.
    Free

    Story Explorers: Animal Trail

    Thursday 19 February – Saturday 30 May

    Help us find cunning creatures hidden amongst the library shelves in Leeds.

    More info
  5. JLF London – Jaipur Literature Festival

    Saturday 6 June – Sunday 7 June

    Two days of inspiring conversations, ideas, books, music, food and more.

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  6. An arrow on a sign pointing to the right

    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.

    More info
  7. A black and white artwork projected on a screen, featuring a large eye, with a house where the pupil should be, and the wording 'Nobody chooses to be a refugee!'
    Years 3 – 11
    Free

    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.

    More info
  8. Young children dancing with their arms in the air
    Free

    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.

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  9. A collage image of seven people on stages, performing or talking to an unseen audience.
    Years 1 – 2
    Free

    Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge

    Friday 10 July

    Save the date for this joyous jamboree of Key Stage 1 reading.

    More info
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