What’s on
Featured exhibitions
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.
Fairy Tales
A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.
All Events
List of Events
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
Global Food Stories with Michael Rosen
Join Michael Rosen to explore delicious tales from around the world, featuring mysterious treats, tempting wonders and magical morsels!
Jewish Worlds and Words in Medieval England
Revealing remarkable collaborations through manuscripts.
Start-up, Start Here
Starting up? Start with us. Drop in to the British Library on 3 March and find out how to turn your business idea into a reality.
Start-up, Start Here in your local library
Starting a business? Start in your local library.
An introduction to the East India Company and India Office archives
Join our reference specialists for an introduction into this unique archive and practical guidance on exploring this vast area of our collection.
Under 5’s storytelling: The Gingerbread Man
Run run as fast as you can!
Under 5’s storytelling: The Magic Porridge Pot
Stop little pot, stop!