What’s on
Featured exhibitions
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.
Fairy Tales
A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.
All Events
List of Events
The Planet and the Academy: How to Make Your Research Sustainable
Explore sustainable approaches to research and how to apply these in your own work.
Entrepreneurs Guide to Smart Money
Master money with confidence and learn practical strategies to manage cash flow, pay yourself efficiently and build lasting wealth.
Selling Fashion Online
Join us at this practical workshop designed to help fashion brands increase online sales.
Self-Guided Visit: Fairy Tales
A self-guided opportunity for schools to discover our upcoming exhibition all about fairy tales.
Doctoral Open Day: British Collections 1800–1950
Explore our collections from 1800 to 1950 in this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.
Haunted Woods and Grimm Tales: Philip Pullman and Sam Leith
A special conversation to open the British Library’s Fairy Tales exhibition season.
Football Writing Festival: Arsenal Special
A day at the British Library with football journalists, fans, celebrities and some very special guests
Family Station: Explore and Play
Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.
Ben Aaronovitch in Conversation
Sunday Times best-selling author Ben Aaronovitch talks to fellow writer Mark Stay.