What’s on
Featured exhibitions
Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery
A major exhibition on the woman behind the books.
Conquest: The Making of Norman England
A major exhibition exploring the impact of William the Conqueror on England.
All Events
List of Events
Creative Writing Masterclass: Writing Memories Together
Write creatively with a friend or family member.
National Emergency Briefing – Community Screening
Screening followed by a Q&A.
Setting up a Staff Sustainability Network
Discover how staff at the British Library created an impactful Sustainability Staff Network.
Libraries and Positive Climate Action: Climate Resilience
Hear how libraries and cultural organisations around the world are responding to the challenges of climate change.
Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story
Event Cancelled. A Classic Album Sundays conversation and listening exclusive with one of the world’s finest live bands.
Start-up Stars: From Purpose to Profit
A conversation with purpose-driven founders exploring how they are turning environmental and social challenges into viable businesses.
Getting Started at the British Library for Postgraduate Researchers
Understand the basics about using the Library, finding what you need and what opportunities are on offer.
Tales of the Weird – An Autumnal Festival
The British Library's annual encounter with strange, uncanny and chilling fiction.
Exhibition workshop: Agatha Christie
Get to know the Queen of Crime in hands-on sessions for schools exploring our exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery