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.

HistFest 2026
HistFest is back! This spring, one of the UK’s Leading history festival returns to the British Library.

Fairy Tales: Relaxed Early Opening for Families
Join us for a free sensory friendly early opening of the Library.

Family Workshops: Puppetry with Little Angel Theatre
Sunday 19 April, 13.00 and 14.30 Perform Fairy Tales.

Building Tour
Available Fridays and Sundays Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.

Exhibition workshop: Fairy Tales
Monday to Thursday, 20 April – 16 July, London Take your pupils on a magical adventure in an interactive exhibition at the Library all about fairy tales!

How to make your first hire
Monday 20 April 14.00 This workshop will provide practical tips so you can hire your first team member with confidence and without costly mistakes.

Kickstart Your Business (Day 1) – Business Research and Information
Tuesday 14 April 10.00 –Tuesday 2 June 10.00 Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

What is a trade mark and how to search for one
Tuesday 21 April 13.00 Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.
Featured exhibitions

Fairy Tales
27 March – 23 August 2026 A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

Story Explorers in Leeds
Thursday 19 February – Saturday 29 August Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.