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

How to develop a PR strategy for growth
Master PR skills to boost your business growth with insights from industry experts.

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

The General Strike of 1926 Britain at a Standstill
Thursday 7 May 19.00 Jonathan Scheer and David Torrance examine how nine days in May 1926 reshaped the country.

The Dylan Thomas Prize: A Shortlist Celebration
Wednesday 13 May 18.30 The world’s largest literary award for young writers.

How to hone your digital marketing skills
Thursday 14 May 10.00 Master digital marketing for small businesses. Gain clarity and boost your online presence effectively.
An Evening with Gilles Peterson
Thursday 14 May 19.00 One of the UK’s most iconic DJs in conversation with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy for a Classic Album Sundays event.

Family Under 5s: Fairy Tale Movement Stories
Friday 15 May, 9.45 and 11.00 Create stories through movement.

European Writers’ Festival
Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 May Featuring authors from across Europe, an unmissable weekend of debate and conversation with European literary voices that matter.

Family Workshop: Zanna Davidson's Fractured Fairy Tales
Sunday 17 May, 10.30, 13.00 and 14.30 A Magical Science Adventure with Izzy the Inventor.
Featured exhibitions

Fairy Tales
27 March – 23 August 2026 A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

Story Explorers in Leeds
Thursday 19 February – Saturday 29 August Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.