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.
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
Family SEND Workshop: Tales on Track
Join us for an inclusive, sensory workshop designed for SEND families inspired by the Fairy Tales exhibition. With Polka Theatre.
Family Workshop: Tales on Track for ages 4 – 7
With Polka Theatre.
Family Workshop: Tales on Track for ages 7 – 9
with Polka Theatre.
Relaxed morning for SEND Families (PMLD)
Join us for a relaxed opening of Fairy Tales, designed with families of children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and/or complex communication needs in mind.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.
Start using the British Library for my business
Introduction to the British Library's Business & IP Centre and a practical introduction to essential sources of business information.
Introduction to copyright for business
Learn the basics of copyright and get an introduction to protecting and managing your copyright as well as using the work of others.