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 Workshops: Star Cat, Stories in Space
Travel into space with comics writer and artist James Turner.
Family Workshop: Water World Wonders
Explore the magic of water through play and imagination.
Relaxed Afternoon for Families: Story Explorers
Join us for a sensory friendly opening of Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds. For families with children aged 2–11.
Family Workshop: Sensory Story Worlds
Join us for a visual impairment friendly story adventure at the Library.
SEND Family Workshop: Sensory Storytelling
Join us for sensory storytelling in our family exhibition Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds
Family Station: Explore and Play
Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.
Family Workshop: Design a Space Rocket
Ground control to all budding astronauts! Join us to build your own space rocket.
Family Station: Relaxed Early Opening
Join us for a free sensory-friendly early opening of the Library
Family Workshop: Portals and Other Worlds
A tardis? A shoe? A time travelling toilet?
Family Workshop: Yummy in My Tummy
Let's share our love of food!
Family Workshop: I Am Me!
Let's celebrate what makes us each special!
Family Workshop: Our Planet
Animals are magic!
Family Workshop: Vietnam, Family and Home
Explore our country highlight: Vietnam.
Family Station: Explore and Play
Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.Family Station: Explore and Play
Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.