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 2 – 7.

Secret Maps
Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?
All Events
List of Events

What is a trade mark and how to search for one
Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.
Punk: 50 Years of Rebellion, Creativity and Raw Energy
Friday 12 December, 19.00 With special guests Paul Cook, Gina Birch and Marco Pirroni, in conversation with Chris Sullivan, Stephen Colegrave and Miranda Sawyer.

Family Sensory Storytelling: The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland
Saturday 13 December, 10.00 and 12.00 Join us on a storytelling adventure this Christmas.

Relaxed Family Event: The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland
Saturday 13 December 10.30 Start your festive adventures at the Library at this event designed for SEND families.

Family Workshop: The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland
Saturday 13 December 13.30 Start your festive adventures at the Library.

Eco Explorers: Sustainability in Action!
Monday – Thursday, London Students will explore the Library’s rich collections whilst using creativity and collaboration to reflect on the meaning of sustainability.

Online Study Day: Introduction to Latin
Sunday 11 January 2026, 10.00 Explore the classical Latin language in its cultural context via this online course.

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials
Monday 12 January, 17.00 A special event with the cast and creator of the new adaptation.

Secret Maps Workshop
10 November 2025 – 16 January 2026 Students will develop information literacy and critical thinking skills by exploring our maps collection.

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 2 – 7.

Secret Maps
24 October 2025 – 18 January 2026 Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?