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Featured exhibitions

  • A cheeky green dragon with yellow eyes drawn by illustrator Chris Riddell on a purple background. The dragon is surrounded by smoke and stars.

    Fairy Tales

    27 March – 23 August 2026

    A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

    More info
  • A collage on a blue background. It shows a cat in a spaceship and a star against an orange planet-shaped background. There are a frog and some leaves against a green planet-shaped background. And, a fish and some coral against a blue planet-shaped background. There are also a bird and a rocket!
    Free

    Story Explorers in Leeds

    Thursday 19 February – Saturday 29 August

    Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.

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  1. A group of adults seated around a desk looking attentively at sheets of paper in front of them
    Free

    Start using social media for my small business

    Tuesday 31 March 12.00
    Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help?
    More info
  2. A women looks into a wall display case of books.

    Treasures Tour

    Daily

    Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.

    More info
  3. Free

    Legal Storyteller Live!

    Wednesday 1 April 17.30

    Gain practical insights from business owners’ experiences tackling legal issues.

    More info
  4. Conservation Studio Tour

    First Thursday of the month

    Discover what goes on in the Conservation Studios at the British Library.

    More info
  5. A view of a tablet being held by a person in a grey suit jacket in order that someone with dark hair in a white shirt can view the screen
    Free

    Fashion Founder Friday

    Most Fridays at 11.30
    These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
    More info
  6. The exterior of the British Library

    Building Tour

    Available Fridays and Sundays

    Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.

    More info
  7. Black and white photo of the The Beatles performing on a stage at Stowe School, students form a crowd in front of the stage.

    The Beatles at Stowe School

    Saturday 4 April 14.30

    A listening event with special guests in conversation.

    More info
  8. A black and white Edwardian era photograph showing a group of men and women posed in front of a vine-covered porch in India.
    Free

    Family history in the East India Company and India Office archives

    Wednesday 8 April 12.00 – Thursday 21 May 14.00

    Discover how to trace your family history in a training session exploring military and civilian records in this area of our collection.

    More info
  9. Group of people sitting and networking at tables.

    PRECIOUS Nights: Using AI in your Business and Life

    Thursday 9 April 18.15

    A practical panel on how women use AI to grow, simplify and strengthen their businesses.

    More info
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