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

John Berger: Do You Know What I Watch?
Friday 23 October 19.00 A choral reading by Katya and Yves Berger, following animal traces in John Berger’s work.

Dynasties in Dialogue: The Tang, the Qing, and China Today
Friday 23 October 19.15 Xiaolu Guo and Paul French explore how China's imperial past continues to shape its present.

Creative Writing Masterclass: Writing Memories Together
Monday 26 October 10.30 Write creatively with a friend or family member.

National Emergency Briefing – Community Screening
Monday 26 October 12.30 Screening followed by a Q&A.

Setting up a Staff Sustainability Network
Monday 26 October 14.00 Discover how staff at the British Library created an impactful Sustainability Staff Network.

Libraries and Positive Climate Action: Climate Resilience
Monday 26 October 16.00 –Tuesday 1 December 16.00 Hear how libraries and cultural organisations around the world are responding to the challenges of climate change.
Art workshops for people who are blind and partially sighted
Once a month, Wednesdays, 11.00 Join us for a monthly art workshop designed for blind and partially sighted visitors.

Light Night Leeds: Far, Far Away by Lightspray Visual
Wednesday 28 18.00 –Thursday 29 October 18.00 Embark on an enchanted fairy tale adventure.

Start-up Stars: From purpose to profit
Wednesday 28 October 18.00 A conversation with purpose-driven founders exploring how they are turning environmental and social challenges into viable businesses.