Story Explorers events

Discover an exciting series of events inspired by our family-friendly exhibition Story Explorers

What's on

  1. A collage on a green background. It shows a tree with birds and frogs around the tree, two planets ans stars are in top corners of the image. A cat in a spaceship travels toward the the left hand planet

    Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds

    Free

    Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children aged 2–9.

    More info
  2. An outline of a bird on paper, block printed with shapes of different colours.

    Family Workshop: Brilliant Birds

    Free

    Celebrate birds with illustrator Sharon King Chai. Suitable for families with children over 5.

    More info
  3. Colourful children's drawings of a fish, bird and star with googley eyes on a blue backdrop.

    Family Festival: Story Explorers

    Free

    A day of creativity inspired by our free family exhibition, Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds.

    More info
  4. Line drawing of a yellow chick on a bed of flowers simulating a garden.

    Family Under 5s Workshop: Peekaboo Art

    Free

    Experiment with mirrors, art and nature. Suitable for families with children under 5.

    More info
  5. A family taking part in a workshop

    Relaxed Early Opening for Families

    Free

    Join us for a free sensory friendly early opening of the Library. For families with children aged 2–11.

    More info
  6. A student sat looking at a worksheet
    Years 1–6

    Self-Guided Visit: Story Explorers

    Free
    A self-guided opportunity for schools to discover our riotous new hands-on exhibition taking a fresh look at the Library’s collection.
    More info