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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List of Events
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.
How to master the art of grant fundraising
Master grant fundraising! Craft winning approaches and secure funding with expert guidance and strategies.
Canal Tales: Making Masks, Costumes and Procession Props
Create masks, costumes, puppets, and props for the Canal Tales summer procession using reclaimed materials.
Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks
Using speculative and feminist storytelling to recover Indigenous women’s voices, plus US education and Native American identity.
How to develop your business strategy – Business Model Canvas
Explore the two most effective methods to develop a winning strategy for success – the Business Plan and the Business Model Canvas.
Ancient Fairytales: The Odyssey
Join Dr Antony Makrinos online for two mornings as we explore Homer's The Odyssey.
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
Relaxed morning for SEND Families
Join us for a sensory friendly opening of Fairy Tales for SEND families
Family Workshop: Sensory Story Worlds
Join us for a visual impairment friendly Fairy Tales adventure at the Library.