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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.

    More info
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  1. Embroidery showing two figures reaching for a crown. Text under one figure reads Harold, and the other reads William
    Years 3 – 9

    Live schools' broadcast: the Bayeux Tapestry

    Wednesday 14 October 10.30

    This British Museum session is delivered in partnership with the British Library, English Heritage and Norwich Museum Service.

    More info
  2. A man seated on a chaise lounge with his head in his hand
    Years 12 – 13
    Free

    Study Day: Oscar Wilde

    Friday 16 October 10.30

    A Level students will explore the life and work of Oscar Wilde, with access to rare archival and manuscript material.

    More info
  3. Headshots of Clockwise from top left: Ubah Christina Ali Farah, Ilhan Abdullahi, Sabrina Ali, Ifrah F. Ahmed and Hussein Suleiman

    Launch of Somali Week Festival 2026

    Friday 16 October 19.00

    The Somali Week Festival launch returns to the British Library.

    More info
  4. Children and adults playing together
    Free

    Family Festival: Stories, Sign and Shine

    Saturday 17 October, 12.00 – 16.00

    Take part in this exciting day inspired by wondrous stories, both real and imaginary.

    More info
  5. Free

    Securing Your Payments

    Wednesday 21 October 15.00

    Learn about how to build better payment strategies and tackle payment struggles.

    More info
  6. A child holding up a tablet in a pink frame
    Years 5 – 11
    Free

    Green Libraries Week: Schools

    Wednesday 21 October – Friday 23 October

    Navigating climate mis- and disinformation is the focus of this year’s Green Libraries Week for schools.

    More info
  7. People in an audience smiling.

    Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Business Rooted in Community

    Thursday 22 October 18.30

    This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting the founders who don’t just build businesses, they build up entire communities. 

    More info
  8. Black and white portrait of a man wearing glasses, smiling next to a cover of a book title The Wolf Road by Richard Lambert, with an illustration of a wolf.
    Years 9 – 11
    Free

    Richard Lambert Celebrates Green Libraries Week

    Friday 23 October 13.00

    Join author Richard Lambert in this masterclass on climate disinformation and the power of creative writing.

    More info
  9. Two people speak to a small audience of event attendees.
    Free

    Start-up Stars: From Purpose to Profit: Growing an Impact-Led Business

    Wednesday 28 October 18.00

    A conversation with purpose-driven founders exploring how they are turning environmental and social challenges into viable businesses.

    More info
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