What’s on
Featured exhibitions
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Discover how centuries of gardening have nurtured individuals, empowered communities and transformed our natural world in a major new exhibition at the British Library this Spring.
Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 0–9.
All Events
List of Events
Family Workshops: Star Cat, Stories in Space
Travel into space with comics writer and artist James Turner.
Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks
Contemporary Black authored fiction, and Americas sound recordings in the Library Sound Archive.
Family Workshop: Water World Wonders
Explore the magic of water through play and imagination.
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
Relaxed Afternoon for Families: Story Explorers
Join us for a sensory friendly opening of Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds. For families with children aged 2–11.
Family Workshop: Sensory Story Worlds
Join us for a visual impairment friendly story adventure at the Library.
Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks
American atheist pamphlet literature, and the ‘Gay and Lesbian History on Stamps Club’.
SEND Family Workshop: Sensory Storytelling
Join us for sensory storytelling in our family exhibition Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Discover how centuries of gardening have nurtured individuals, empowered communities and transformed our natural world in a major new exhibition at the British Library this Spring.Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 0–9.