What’s on
Featured exhibitions
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Discover how centuries of gardening have nurtured individuals, empowered communities and transformed our natural world in a major new exhibition at the British Library this Spring.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 0–9.
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List of Events
Relaxed Afternoon for Families: Story Explorers
Join us for a sensory friendly opening of Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds. For families with children aged 2–11.
Family Workshop: Sensory Story Worlds
Join us for a visual impairment friendly story adventure at the Library.
Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks
Thursday 14 August 12.30 American atheist pamphlet literature, and the ‘Gay and Lesbian History on Stamps Club’.
Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks
Tuesday 19 August 12.30 The U.S. Supreme Court, and an American Revolution-inspired ‘Triumphal Arch’ in Yorkshire.
The Thursday Murder Club: An Evening with Richard Osman, Chris Columbus and Special Guests
Tuesday 19 August, 19.00 Join us for a special evening celebrating The Thursday Murder Club from page to screen.
Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks
Thursday 21 August 12.30 The challenges of looking for hidden women mapmakers in the archives, and Venezuela’s Guayana Project.
Family Station: Explore and Play
Monday 25–Sunday 31 August Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.
Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks
Tuesday 26 August 12.30 Join us to hear about early modern Barbados and American 'zines.
Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks
Thursday 28 August 12.30 The ‘reporter protagonist’ in Black periodicals, and using sound and performance in climate change research.
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Until Sunday 10 August 2025 Discover how centuries of gardening have nurtured individuals, empowered communities and transformed our natural world in a major new exhibition at the British Library this Spring.Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Until Sunday 18 January 2026 Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 0–9.