What’s on
Featured exhibitions
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.
Secret Maps
Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?
All Events
List of Events
SEND Family Workshop: Sensory Storytelling
Join us for sensory storytelling in our family exhibition Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds
The Map and The Echo
A specially commissioned interactive performance from theatre-maker Seth Kriebel. Ticket price includes admission to the Secret Maps exhibition..
Introduction to Intellectual Property
An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea.
Beginners Guide to Business Finance
Wednesday 29 October 11.30 The essentials of managing working capital: who, what, why, where, when and how.
Start using the British Library for my Business
Wednesday 29 October 14.00 Introduction to the British Library's Business & IP Centre and a practical introduction to essential sources of business information.
Start-up Stars: Sustainability as a business case
Wednesday 29 October 17.30 This is a series of events where scale-up graduates from the British Library’s Get Ready for Business Growth programme share their expertise.
SMOG STORIES: A Lived History of Air Pollution in Britain
Wednesday 29 October 18.30 Learn about histories of air pollution with Visiting Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sustainability, Kathy Davies.
How to apply sustainable strategies to your business
Thursday 30 October 10.00 Sustainability is vital for businesses, particularly start-ups and small enterprises aiming for long-term success.
Plastic Circular Economy Trends
Thursday 30 October 12.00 This webinar is one of many events being organised by the British Library to celebrate Green Libraries Week.
Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Until Sunday 18 January 2026 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.
Secret Maps
24 October 2025 – 18 January 2026 Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?