What’s on
Featured exhibitions
Story Explorers in Leeds
Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.
Fairy Tales
A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.
All Events
List of Events
Start-up, Start Here
Starting up? Start with us. Drop in to the British Library on 3 March and find out how to turn your business idea into a reality.
Start-up, Start Here in your local library
Starting a business? Start in your local library.
An introduction to the East India Company and India Office archives
Join our reference specialists for an introduction into this unique archive and practical guidance on exploring this vast area of our collection.
Under 5’s storytelling: The Gingerbread Man
Run run as fast as you can!
Under 5’s storytelling: The Magic Porridge Pot
Stop little pot, stop!
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library
Conservation Studio Tour
Discover what goes on in the Conservation Studios at the British Library.
PRECIOUS Nights – The Power of Building What Lasts
An intimate evening for women building businesses, careers and creative lives. A conversation about longevity, care, and what truly lasts.
How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business
Explore the best ways of opening and running a viable and profitable food business like a cafe, restaurant, bakery, or cake shop!