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
Dynasties in Dialogue: The Tang, the Qing, and China Today
Xiaolu Guo and Paul French explore how China's imperial past continues to shape its present.
Creative Writing Masterclass: Writing Memories Together
Write creatively with a friend or family member.
National Emergency Briefing – Community Screening
Screening followed by a Q&A.
Setting up a Staff Sustainability Network
Discover how staff at the British Library created an impactful Sustainability Staff Network.
Libraries and Positive Climate Action: Climate Resilience
Hear how libraries and cultural organisations around the world are responding to the challenges of climate change.
Art workshops for people who are blind and partially sighted
Join us for a monthly art workshop designed for blind and partially sighted visitors.
Green Business is Good Business
A workshop in celebration of Green Libraries Week, focused on how businesses can communicate their environmental and ethical credentials in a way that is both compelling and credible.
Light Night Leeds: Far, Far Away by Lightspray Visual
Embark on an enchanted fairy tale adventure.
Start-up Stars: From Purpose to Profit
A conversation with purpose-driven founders exploring how they are turning environmental and social challenges into viable businesses.