About our events
Join us for family fun from creative family festivals to artist-led workshops, regular under 5s sessions and relaxed openings, there's so much for your family or community group to enjoy together.
What's on
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.
Family Station: Explore and Play
Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.Family Station: Chelsea Physic Garden Pop-up
Join us for a Chelsea Physic Garden pop up at the Family Station!
Relaxed Afternoon for Families: Story Explorers
Monday 28 July and Monday 11 August Join us for a sensory friendly opening of Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds. For families with children aged 2–11.
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.
SEND Family Workshop: Sensory Storytelling
Monday 4 August and Monday 18 August Join us for sensory storytelling in our family exhibition Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds
Family Workshop: Sensory Story Worlds
Tuesday 12 August 10.00 Join us for a visual impairment friendly story adventure at the Library.
Family Station: Explore and Play
Monday 25–Sunday 31 August Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.
Family Station: Relaxed Early Opening
Sunday 31 August 10.00 Join us for a free sensory-friendly early opening of the LibraryFamily Workshop: Portals and Other Worlds
Sunday 21 September 11.15 A tardis? A shoe? A time travelling toilet?
Family Workshop: Yummy in My Tummy
Sunday 21 September 11.15 Let's share our love of food!
Family Workshop: I Am Me!
Sunday 21 September 13.00 Let's celebrate what makes us each special!
Family Workshop: Our Planet
Sunday 21 September 14.30 Animals are magic!
Family Workshop: Vietnam, Family and Home
Sunday 21 September 14.30 Explore our country highlight: Vietnam.
Family Station: Explore and Play
Friday 24–Thursday 30 October Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.