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.
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List of Events
Start using the British Library for my business
Introduction to the British Library's Business & IP Centre and a practical introduction to essential sources of business information.
How to Party in Pompeii, with Mary Beard and Charlotte Higgins
The celebrated classicists dig into the food of the Romans, at this Instant Classics live recording.
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.
Inventors' Club - Daytime Edition
Great ideas can change the world!
Introduction to Intellectual Property
An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.
Bennie Kara explores representation in literary texts
An adaptation of the most popular workshop at the Lit in Colour Teacher Conference 2025.
Pitch Confidence for SME founders
A hands-on, interactive session teaching confidence and frameworks for pitching success.
Art workshops for people who are blind and partially sighted
Join us for a monthly art workshop designed for blind and partially sighted visitors.
Legal Storyteller Live!
Gain practical insights from business owners’ experiences tackling legal issues.