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.
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List of Events
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.
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.
Canal Tales: Making Masks, Costumes and Procession Props
Create masks, costumes, puppets, and props for the Canal Tales summer procession using reclaimed materials.
Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks
Edward S Curtis and his photographs of Native Americans, and North American Indigenous Language Lists.
AI, the Law and your Business
Learn how AI impacts your business legally and the practical steps to stay protected.
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.
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
Illumination Masterclass
Join renowned scribe and illuminator Patricia Lovett MBE on this one-day beginners masterclass and create your own medieval miniature on vellum.
Family Workshops: Story Detectives Dance Adventure
Will you discover the Most Important Story?