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.
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List of Events

Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.

Start-up, Start Here in your local library
Starting a business? Start in your local library.

Introduction to Intellectual Property
Monday 9 March 14.00 An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.

Kickstart Your Business (Day 1) – Business Research and Information
Tuesday 3 February 10.00 –Tuesday 24 March 10.00 Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

Introduction to Self-Publishing
Tuesday 10 March 10.00 Time to learn about self-publishing and see if it's for you.

Getting that new product to market: 1–1 sessions
Tuesday 10 March This is an opportunity to discuss your product idea, in confidence with an industry expert.

Introduction to registered designs
Tuesday 10 March 12.00 Almost every organisation has intellectual property of some sort – this series of webinars helps businesses to understand and protect it.

Start using the British Library for my Business
Tuesday 10 March 14.00 Introduction to the British Library's Business & IP Centre and a practical introduction to essential sources of business information.