What’s on
Featured exhibitions

Fairy Tales
A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

Story Explorers in Leeds
Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.
All Events
List of Events

Financial Goal Mapping
Set and understand your business financial goals
How Cobra can help your business journey
Friday 13 March 11.30 –Wednesday 6 May 13.00 When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!

GRANTfinder – Financial support for your business and community
Wednesday 6 May 14.30 During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.

Soul Trader: Build your business by heart
Thursday 7 May 10.00 Join leading life & business coach Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader, to learn how to build an authentic, rewarding business.

How to develop a PR strategy for growth
Thursday 7 May 10.30 Master PR skills to boost your business growth with insights from industry experts.

An introduction to the East India Company and India Office archives
Wednesday 11 February, Tuesday 3 March, Thursday 26 March, Wednesday 15 April, Thursday 7 May and Tuesday 26 May Join our reference specialists for an introduction into this unique archive and practical guidance on exploring this vast area of our collection.

How do I research my market?
Thursday 7 May 11.00 A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
Networking for Success – Express
Thursday 7 May 14.00 Join Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru for this online event to help you learn to network effectively, strategically and authentically.

Conservation Studio Tour
First Thursday of the month Discover what goes on in the Conservation Studios at the British Library.
Featured exhibitions

Fairy Tales
27 March – 23 August 2026 A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

Story Explorers in Leeds
Thursday 19 February – Saturday 29 August Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.