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
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.
Once Upon An ... Invention
A storybook adventure where children read, imagine, build, and invent creative solutions to an environmental challenge.
Family Workshop: Spooky Characters Mix and Match
Mayhem! Chaos! Mischief!
Healing, Religion, and Politics in Medieval China
Join Professor Stephen F. Teiser for a talk and drinks reception, exploring epidemic stories from Dunhuang manuscripts.
Spooktacular Family Day
Join us for a frightful mini-festival for young readers and their families.
Family Station: Halloween Weekend
Pop in for spooky crafts, books and enjoy a fang-tastic time with us!
Pepperpots and Provision Grounds
A recipe zine-making workshop that unearths food histories in Britain’s former Caribbean colonies within the Library’s archival collections.
Tales of the Weird – An Autumnal Festival
The British Library's annual encounter with strange, uncanny and chilling fiction.
Family Station Relaxed Early Opening: Halloween Weekend
Join us for a free sensory friendly early opening of the British Library with a spooky twist.