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
JLF London 2026. The Jaipur Literature Festival
Two days of inspiring conversations, ideas, books, music, food and more.
The Empire Podcast: How Empires Fall
William Dalrymple and Anita Anand in conversation with Bee Rowlatt.
Guidebook explorers: around the world
A creative literacy journey for primary years with Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Viviane Schwarz.
The Michael Marks Awards for Poetry Pamphlets
Hear the most exciting new poetry published in the UK and see the winners revealed.
Books Mean Business
Writing a book can help with getting your brand better known, engaging with your customers and showcasing your expertise.
How to start a Community Interest Company
Join this practical workshop to find out what a CIC is, how it works and whether it is right for your business.
British Library Food Season Big Weekend
British Library Food Season launches with the Big Weekend.
At the Irish Table
Food, culture and tradition across the island of Ireland.
Vittles presents: From Aspic to Instagram
Food Photography Through the Ages.