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
Chapter: Once Upon a Book
Chapter and Vintage Books present Once Upon a Book at the British Library, hosted by Tanya Burr.
Dementia-Friendly Monthly Art Workshops
A monthly creative workshop for people living with dementia and their carers.
How to Build a Library
A screening of the acclaimed documentary followed by Q&A.
PEN Pinter Prize 2026: Jacqueline Rose
The annual prize in memory of Nobel-Laureate playwright Harold Pinter.
The Wordsworth Lecture: The Poetry That Changed The World
With Jonathan Bate, Jessica Fay and Tim Fulford.
Getting It Made
A practical and inspiring webinar focusing on sourcing and production management for fashion and accessory brands
Get Published
Have you written (or are writing) a book and want to get it published? This workshop covers both going via a publisher and self-publishing.
Live schools' broadcast: the Bayeux Tapestry
This British Museum session is delivered in partnership with the British Library, English Heritage and Norwich Museum Service.
Study Day: Oscar Wilde
A Level students will explore the life and work of Oscar Wilde, with access to rare archival and manuscript material.