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
Study Day: Oscar Wilde
A Level students will explore the life and work of Oscar Wilde, with access to rare archival and manuscript material.
Launch of Somali Week Festival 2026
The Somali Week Festival launch returns to the British Library.
Family Festival: Stories, Sign and Shine
Take part in this exciting day inspired by wondrous stories, both real and imaginary.
God Save the Queens!
The women who changed punk.
Securing Your Payments
Learn about how to build better payment strategies and tackle payment struggles.
Green Libraries Week: Schools
Navigating climate mis- and disinformation is the focus of this year’s Green Libraries Week for schools.
Cooling Without Air Conditioning: Passive Design Lessons from Traditional Islamic Architecture
A fascinating lecture by our Visiting Research Fellow for Environment and Sustainability.
Writing a Greener Future: A Creative Writing Workshop for Young Writers
Join award-winning author Laura Baggaley for a creative writing workshop exploring thrutopian futures – imagining paths from today toward something better.
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Business Rooted in Community
This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting the founders who don’t just build businesses, they build up entire communities.