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.
All Events
List of Events
Family Workshop: Design a Space Rocket
Ground control to all budding astronauts! Join us to build your own space rocket.
Family Station: Relaxed Early Opening
Join us for a free sensory-friendly early opening of the Library
Conservation Studio Tour
Discover what goes on in the Conservation Studios at the British Library.
Lit in Colour Teacher Conference 2025
A collaboration between Penguin Books and the British Library, this free in-person conference supports English teachers and school librarians of primary and secondary years.
Veterans’ Voices: Legacies of Britain’s Nuclear Testing Programme
A unique insight into a largely hidden chapter of Cold War history.
How to Write a Life
This online, six-week writing course with author Frances Wilson is for people with a true story to tell and a hundred excuses for not telling it.
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Beauty and The Business
Unveil the secrets to building a thriving beauty business.
South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories
An evening of storytelling, discussion, and sound, celebrating the vibrant legacy of South Asians in Britain.
Illumination Masterclass
Join renowned scribe and illuminator Patricia Lovett MBE on this one-day beginners masterclass and create your own medieval miniature on vellum.
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.