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Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Discover how centuries of gardening have nurtured individuals, empowered communities and transformed our natural world in a major new exhibition at the British Library this Spring.Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 0–9.
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Start using social media for my small business
Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help?Emotional Encounters: Indian Indenture
Friday 18 July and Tuesday 29 July Explore emotional encounters with archives, maps and objects, led by members of the Black, African and Asian Therapy Network.
Financial Goal Mapping
Wednesday 30 July 10.00 Set and understand your business financial goalsBeginners Guide to Business Finance
Wednesday 30 July 10.30 The essentials of managing working capital: who, what, why, where, when and how.
Caryl Phillips: Writing about being a Football Fan
Wednesday 30 July 18.00 Caryl Phillips discusses his experience as a fan, of writing about football and what Leeds United means to the city he grew up in.An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
Thursday 31 July 12.00 This online webinar will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
Fashion Founder Friday
Most Fridays at 11.30 These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.Relaxed Family Workshop: Playful Dance Horizons
Sunday 3 August 10.00 Let’s get moving in this vibrant, inclusive Caribbean workshop at this special early opening for SEND families.
Family Workshop: Playful Dance Horizons
Sunday 3 August 13.30 Let’s get moving in this vibrant, inclusive Caribbean workshop.
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Until Sunday 10 August 2025 Discover how centuries of gardening have nurtured individuals, empowered communities and transformed our natural world in a major new exhibition at the British Library this Spring.Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Until Sunday 18 January 2026 Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 0–9.