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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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How to raise capital for business growth
Gain actionable insights on how to secure funding for your business growth and long-term success.

How to develop a PR strategy for growth
Thursday 7 May 10.30 Master PR skills to boost your business growth with insights from industry experts.

An introduction to the East India Company and India Office archives
Wednesday 11 February, Tuesday 3 March, Thursday 26 March, Wednesday 15 April, Thursday 7 May and Tuesday 26 May Join our reference specialists for an introduction into this unique archive and practical guidance on exploring this vast area of our collection.

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 join Polly Toynbee to examine how nine days in May 1926 reshaped the country.

Crafty Fox Spring Market
Saturday 9 May – Sunday 10 May, 11.00 – 17.00 Visit the market and explore unique gifts and trinkets.
Imaginary Geographies: Gold and Cultural Memory in Colombia
Monday 11 May 18.30 Uncover the meanings of the myth of El Dorado in a thought-provoking conversation with Vanessa Londoño and Carolina Sánchez Rojas.

How to master social media for your business
Tuesday 12 May 15.00 Discover how to leverage social media to build and grow your brand online.

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