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.
All Events
List of Events

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

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

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.

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.

Conservation Studio Tour
First Thursday of the month Discover what goes on in the Conservation Studios at the British Library.

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.

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.

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!