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!

Story Explorers in Leeds

Coming soon

Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.

19 February – 31 May 2026

About Story Explorers in Leeds

Take a fantastical trip to the far reaches of outer space, the depths of the jungle and the bottom of the ocean floor in a free family experience that we’ve created with Leeds Libraries.

Inspired by our work with Leeds families, there’ll be lots of books, of course, but also intriguing objects, surprising sounds and exciting art. Oh, and there’s also a giant cuddly octopus!

Whatever it is, everything in Story Explorers has a story to tell, and so do you.

Here’s what to expect when you visit:

  • interactive elements for children to play with and creative ways to get involved, including a moon you can step in to and explore, an octopus to sit and read with, and an activity table to draw and create at
  • see some weird and wonderful items up close – selected from and inspired by the collections of Leeds Libraries, Leeds Museums and Galleries, and the British Library – all while you explore three imaginary worlds
  • a mini children’s library to sit in and relax together
  • family-friendly facilities including free buggy park, baby change units and accessible toilet

 

Generously supported by The BAND Trust and The Klein Family Foundation.

Finding the venue and opening times

Please note this event takes place at Leeds Central Library.

The full address is:

Leeds Central Library (Room 700, Floor 1), 

Calverley Street, 

Leeds, 

LS1 3AB

For further information about the location, facilities and opening times of Leeds Central Library please visit their website