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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Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library
America Now: Political Violence in the USA
However one defines or measures it, political violence is on the rise in the USA. But why?
Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started
Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.
An introduction to the East India Company and India Office archives
Join our reference specialists for an introduction into this unique archive and practical guidance on exploring this vast area of our collection.
Self-Guided Visit: Fairy Tales
A self-guided opportunity for schools to discover our upcoming exhibition all about fairy tales.
Doctoral Open Day: British Collections 1800–1950
Explore our collections from 1800 to 1950 in this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.
Fashion Founder Friday
These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
Haunted Woods and Grimm Tales: Philip Pullman and Sam Leith
A special conversation to open the British Library’s Fairy Tales exhibition season.
Football Writing Festival: Arsenal Special
A day at the British Library with football journalists, fans, celebrities and special guests Martin Keown, Nick Hornby, Rachel Yankey, Kirsty Pealling, Jazzie B, Michael Rosen, Tom Watt, Clive Anderson, Henry Winter and many more.