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
Green Business is Good Business
A workshop in celebration of Green Libraries Week, focused on how businesses can communicate their environmental and ethical credentials in a way that is both compelling and credible.
Start-up Stars: From Purpose to Profit
A conversation with purpose-driven founders exploring how they're turning environmental and social challenges into viable businesses.
Light Night Leeds: Far, Far Away by Lightspray Visual
Embark on an enchanted fairy tale adventure.
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.
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.
Tales of the Weird – An Autumnal Festival
The British Library's annual encounter with strange, uncanny and chilling fiction.
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.