What’s on
Featured exhibitions

Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery
A major exhibition on the woman behind the books.

Conquest: The Making of Norman England
A major exhibition exploring the impact of William the Conqueror on England.
All Events
List of Events

Family Workshop: Spooky Characters Mix and Match
Friday 30 October 10.30 and 12.30 Mayhem! Chaos! Mischief!

Fashion Founder Friday
Most Fridays at 11.30 These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
Healing, Religion, and Politics in Medieval China
Friday 30 October 18.30 Join Professor Stephen F. Teiser for a talk and drinks reception, exploring epidemic stories from Dunhuang manuscripts.

Spooktacular Family Day
Saturday 31 October 10.00 Join us for a frightful mini-festival for young readers and their families.

Treasures Tour
Daily Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.

Family Station: Halloween Weekend
Saturday 31 October 11.00 –Sunday 1 November 11.00 Pop in for spooky crafts, books and enjoy a fang-tastic time with us!

Pepperpots and Provision Grounds
Saturday 31 October 11.00 A recipe zine-making workshop that unearths food histories in Britain’s former Caribbean colonies within the Library’s archival collections.

Tales of the Weird – An Autumnal Festival
Saturday 31 October 11.00 The British Library's annual encounter with strange, uncanny and chilling fiction.

Family Station Relaxed Early Opening: Halloween Weekend
Sunday 1 November 9.00 Join us for a free sensory friendly early opening of the British Library with a spooky twist.