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.
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.
Fairy Tales
A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.
Family Workshop: Pandora in Puzzlevale
Get ready to create some map based puzzles.
Family Workshop: Croaky
Meet the most unlikely adventurer!
Family Station: Explore and Play
Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.
Family Workshop: Shiva, Lord of the Dance
Step into a whirlwind of stories and songs.
SEND Family Workshop: Sensory Storytelling
Join us for sensory storytelling in our family exhibition Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds
Spooktacular Family Day
Celebrate Hallowe’en with the magical minds behind some of your favourite spooky books!
Relaxed Early Opening for Families
Sunday 9 November, 9.00 Join us for a free sensory friendly early opening of the Library. For families with children aged 2 – 11.
Family Festival: Imaginary Worlds
Saturday 22 November 12.00 Take part in this exciting day inspired by wondrous worlds, both real and imaginary. This event is fully accessible for families with D/ deaf children, parents and carers.
Family Station: Explore and Play
Last Sunday of every month Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.