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Never stop learning Whether exploring the beauty of sculptures, creating your own medieval miniature or learning how to write satirical comedy sketches, our latest courses take you back in time and help you respond to the world we live in now. Courses at the Library Courses online See all our courses

Age-old traditions Ancient Ideas in the Modern World This six-week course at the Library will explore the history of Greek ideas such as democracy and love, and Roman ideas including heroism and virtue, all of which have informed the modern world we know today. Start your journey Illumination Masterclass Get to grips with illuminated manuscripts with expert illuminator and scribe, Patricia Lovett MBE, and have a go at creating your own medieval miniature on vellum, learning the skills and techniques to bring it to life with colour and gold. Be illuminated

Space for change Drawing and Mindfulness Masterclass: Sculpture and Space This two-day course invites you to take time for yourself and draw in response to sculptures and spaces at the Library, experimenting with drawing materials as a meditative practice, including observational drawing and abstract mark-making. Practice mindfulness Summer School: Explorations in Architecture Immerse yourself in a week-long investigation of architecture, where you’ll be introduced to a variety of tools for looking, thinking and creatively responding to architecture and the built environment in London and beyond. Engage with architecture

Full belly laughs Writing Political Satire and News Inspired Comedy Inspired by our Breaking the News exhibition you will encounter TV, radio, stand up, print and internet topical comedy, and learn how to write it yourself, drawing from a wide range of writing styles, from sketch to stand-up. The last laugh Cheese Masterclass: History, Making and Taste Join cheese expert and food journalist Patrick McGuigan on a deep-dive into the wonderful world of cheese, where you will gain knowledge about how to store it, pair it, and share your knowledge through writing. World of cheese

Food Season Until 27 May Our final month of delectable food events covers topics from Victorian food influencers to what a 13th-century Moorish recipe tastes like. Join Angela Hartnett, Ainsley Harriott, Dr Annie Gray and many more by booking your tickets today. Tuck in