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 0–9.
Secret Maps
Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?
All Events
List of Events
Family Station: Explore and Play
Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.
Family Workshop: Tales from the Caribbean sea
Take part in this storytelling session for the whole family to enjoy!
Inventors' Club
Great ideas can change the world!
Why Do We Give?
David Edmonds on Peter Singer and the politics of giving.
Manjeet Mann: National Poetry Day
Join Manjeet Mann to celebrate National Poetry Day 2025 and turn up the volume on poetry.
Conservation Studio Tour
Discover what goes on in the Conservation Studios at the British Library.
AIM Literary Festival 2025: StoryGarden
Celebrating storytellers and authors, join us for a rare opportunity to share ideas, pitch projects, and forge meaningful industry relationships.
AIM Lit Fest 2025: Masterclass in Author Branding with Anila Dhami
A Masterclass in Author Branding and Confident Speaking with Anila Dhami. Part of AIM Literary Festival 2025.
AIM Lit Fest 2025: Literary Agent 1 to 1s
An opportunity to meet 1-on-1 with a literary agent.