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Featured exhibitions

  • A collage on a blue background. It shows a cat in a spaceship and a star against an orange planet-shaped background. There are a frog and some leaves against a green planet-shaped background. And, a fish and some coral against a blue planet-shaped background. There are also a bird and a rocket!
    Coming soon
    Free

    Story Explorers in Leeds

    19 February – 30 May 2026

    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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  • A cheeky green dragon with yellow eyes drawn by illustrator Chris Riddell on a purple background. The dragon is surrounded by smoke and stars.
    Coming soon

    Fairy Tales

    27 March – 23 August 2026

    A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

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  1. A spot-lit large globe set into a wooden frame standing on a low pedestal in an exhibition gallery

    Treasures Tour

    Daily
    Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library
    More info
  2. The exterior of the British Library

    Building Tour

    Available Fridays and Sundays

    Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.

    More info
  3. A group of people sitting in chairs looking towards workshops leaders who sit in front of a large screen
    Free

    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.

    More info
  4. A grayscale illustration depicting a scene from Shakespeare's The Tempest.

    Teacher CPD: The Tempest in context

    Tuesday 3 February 16.00

    Join Professor Emma Smith and teacher Michael Donkor for fresh perspectives, tips and resources exploring magic in The Tempest for teachers of Key Stage 4 – 5.

    More info
  5. A group of people sitting in chairs looking towards workshops leaders who sit in front of a large screen
    Free

    Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started

    Thursday 29 January 10.00 – Thursday 26 March 10.00

    Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

    More info
  6. Conservation Studio Tour

    First Thursday of the month

    Discover what goes on in the Conservation Studios at the British Library.

    More info
  7. Group of people sitting and networking at tables.

    PRECIOUS Nights – The Power of Building What Lasts

    Thursday 5 February 18.15

    An intimate evening for women building businesses, careers and creative lives. A conversation about longevity, care, and what truly lasts.

    More info
  8. Photo of the Sex Pistols on stage

    Punk: 50 Years of Rebellion, Creativity and Raw Energy

    Thursday 5 February, 19.00

    With special guests Glen Matlock, Gina Birch and Marco Pirroni, in conversation with Chris Sullivan, Stephen Colegrave and Miranda Sawyer.

    More info
  9. Image of a group of people in a room taking notes.

    How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business

    Friday 6 February and Friday 6 March, 10.00

    Explore the best ways of opening and running a viable and profitable food business like a cafe, restaurant, bakery, or cake shop!

    More info
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