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.
Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery
A major exhibition on the woman behind the books.
All Events
List of Events
How to Build a Library
A screening of the acclaimed documentary followed by Q&A.
PEN Pinter Prize 2026: Jacqueline Rose
The annual prize in memory of Nobel-Laureate playwright Harold Pinter.
The Wordsworth Lecture: The Poetry That Changed The World
With Jonathan Bate, Jessica Fay and Tim Fulford.
Getting It Made
A practical and inspiring webinar focusing on sourcing and production management for fashion and accessory brands
Get Published
Have you written (or are writing) a book and want to get it published? This workshop covers both going via a publisher and self-publishing.
Live schools' broadcast: the Bayeux Tapestry
This British Museum session is delivered in partnership with the British Library, English Heritage and Norwich Museum Service.
Study Day: Oscar Wilde
A Level students will explore the life and work of Oscar Wilde, with access to rare archival and manuscript material.
Launch of Somali Week Festival 2026
The Somali Week Festival launch returns to the British Library.
Family Festival: Stories, Sign and Shine
Take part in this exciting day inspired by wondrous stories, both real and imaginary.