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

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

Building Tour
Available Fridays and Sundays Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.

STC to ESTC, Past, Present, and Future
Monday 16 November 10.00 A Centenary Symposium.

The Conquest of Knowledge: Translation and Civilization from Antiquity to the Renaissance
Monday 16 18.30 –Friday 20 November 18.30 Panizzi Lectures 2026, delivered by Professor Dimitri Gutas.

Hercule Poirot and Friends
Monday 16 November 19.00 Sophie Hannah and expert guests on the man behind the moustache...

An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
Tuesday 17 November 12.00 This online workshop will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.

How to master social media for your business
Tuesday 17 November 14.00 Discover how to leverage social media to build and grow your brand online.

Coaching session 1: Is starting a business for me?
Wednesday 18 November 10.00 –Thursday 17 December 10.00 These coaching sessions will guide you through the fundamentals of starting a business.

Libraries and Positive Climate Action: Climate Resilience
Wednesday 18 November 10.00 –Tuesday 1 December 16.00 Hear how libraries and cultural organisations around the world are responding to the challenges of climate change.