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
Online Course: Discovering Medieval Manuscripts
Join us for this 6 week online course while we explore Medieval manuscripts and the stories they contain.
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.
Get Creative
A monthly art workshop for people living with dementia, aphasia, or other neurological conditions.
Canal Tales: Canal Tales Summer Procession
Celebrate the Canal Tales journey through a summer procession, live performance, and community gathering.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.
Introduction to Self-Publishing
Time to learn about self-publishing and see if it's for you.
Heritage Open Days: Behind the Scenes at the Library
See behind the scenes at our Boston Spa site.
America at 250 Study Day
As the United States marks 250 years, has it fulfilled its promise of equality? Reflect on the nation’s founding ideals through people, movements and specific events.