Families and Junior Members
We look forward to welcoming you back

Saturdays at the Institution
We are now open on Saturdays and many of our activities are family friendly, free and open to all.
Please see What’s On for the current programme or join in with our Invitation to Create online programme.
Bookworms Club
We run a monthly Saturday morning club for Junior Members aged 5-8 and their adults. Bookworms takes place on the third Saturday of the month from 10.30 am – 12 noon. Please see What’s On for the current programme.
Follow our social media channels for the latest updates.
Library
Children and young people under 18 are able to join the Institution as Junior Members for just £1 per month (£12 annual membership) and can access the Institution’s collection and facilities during opening hours. Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent / carer.
Wednesday Tours
The Institution is open to the general public on a Wednesday afternoons between 1.00 and 4.00 pm and families are able to take a guided tour of the library.
Isolation Creations
During the lockdown, we offered a range of online activities for all ages, via our Isolation Creations web page and social media channels.
For further information please contact our Director, Emma Dunn: [email protected]

Children’s events and workshops
Our programme of our children's events and workshops April - June 2022

Lifelong learning and community programme
Join in with our programme of events and workshops for all ages.

Heritage Outside – a guided walk around Cathedral Green
Heritage Outside - a guided walk around Cathedral Green, inspired by the illustrations of W.G. Croump