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
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.
Tales of the Weird – An Autumnal Festival
The British Library's annual encounter with strange, uncanny and chilling fiction.
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.
Family Station: Halloween Weekend
Pop in for spooky crafts, books and enjoy a fang-tastic time with us!
Family Station Relaxed Early Opening: Halloween Weekend
Join us for a free sensory friendly early opening of the British Library with a spooky twist.
Self-guided visit: Agatha Christie
A self-guided opportunity for schools to explore our landmark exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery.
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