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
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.
Conservation Studio Tour
Discover what goes on in the Conservation Studios at the British Library.
Fashion Founder Friday
These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
The Beatles at Stowe School
A listening event with special guests in conversation.
Family history in the East India Company and India Office archives
Discover how to trace your family history in a training session exploring military and civilian records in this area of our collection.
PRECIOUS Nights: Using AI in your Business and Life
A practical panel on how women use AI to grow, simplify and strengthen their businesses.
Family Workshop: Bethan Woollvin's Hansel and Gretel
Let's reimagine fairy tale villains.
Family Workshop: Bethan Woollvin's Robin Hood
What makes a hero?