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
HistFest 2026
In the spring one of the UK’s leading history festivals returns to the British Library.
Doctoral Open Day: Contemporary British and Irish Collections
Explore our Contemporary British and Irish collections in this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.
Exploring Black British Literature – Live! with Malorie Blackman
Renowned author Malorie Blackman joins us at the Library as we take our popular Exploring Black British Literature workshop live onstage.
Story Explorers Leeds: Class Visit
Students will develop literacy, oracy and social skills in free class visits to this playful exhibition.
Doctoral Open Day: Digital Collections and Resources
Explore our digital collections and resources in this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.
Books Mean Business
Writing a book can help with getting your brand better known, engaging with your customers and showcasing your expertise.
Refugee Week: No Place Like Home
Save the date! The Sanctuary Foundation’s No Place Like Home competition prize-giving ceremony returns to the Library.
Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge
Save the date for this joyous jamboree of Key Stage 1 reading.
EPICo Conference 2026
The European Print Initiatives Collaboration (EPICo) Conference 2026.