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.
Relaxed morning for SEND Families
Join us for a sensory friendly opening of Fairy Tales for SEND families
Family Workshop: Sensory Story Worlds
Join us for a visual impairment friendly Fairy Tales adventure at the Library.
Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks
Rediscovering composer Gilda Ruta, and revealing the story behind objects sent to the UK from 1850s Northeast Brazil.
How to navigate the business legal landscape with ease
Learn the essentials of your legal setup, from business structures to day-to-day operations and establish a robust foundation.
Family Workshops: Rasta Granny's Rainbow
Step into a world of vibrant color, rich culture, and mouth-watering flavors!
Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks
The American Revolution: Black Loyalists and the Clarkson Papers, and American Revolution stamps.
Canal Tales: Making Masks, Costumes and Procession Props
Create masks, costumes, puppets, and props for the Canal Tales summer procession using reclaimed materials.