Accessible events and group workshops

About our events

Join us for a range of events and activities for people with additional needs and disabilities including accessible tours, relaxed hours and group workshops.

What's on

  1. A family taking part in a workshop
    Free

    Relaxed Early Opening for Families

    Join us for a free sensory friendly early opening of the Library. For families with children aged 2–11.

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  2. Two visitors looking at a display case
    Free

    Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Relaxed Hours

    Join us for a relaxed opening of our latest exhibition.
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  3. A family reading a book inside the Story Explorers Exhibition
    Free

    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.

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  4. A man in a wheelchair performs alongside a woman in a flowing dress who is holding a suitcase
    Free

    Relaxed Family Workshop: Playful Dance Horizons

    Let’s get moving in this vibrant, inclusive Caribbean workshop at this special early opening for SEND families.

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  5. A child looking through a kaleidoscope in the Story Explorers Exhibition
    Free

    SEND Family Workshop: Sensory Storytelling

    Join us for sensory storytelling in our family exhibition Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds

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  6. Bookmaking tools spread on a green mat. The tools include pink floral paper, a metal ruler, a roll of masking tape, a spool of white thread, an awl, an orange sponge, a white paper creaser, brown paper, a bulldog clip and scissors.
    Free

    Books Uncovered

    A group workshop designed for young people and adults with learning disabilities.
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  7. Three people are silhouetted against a brightly lit display case as they look at the books instead. The case has a yellow background.
    Free

    ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

    Join us for an introduction to the British Library and our collection in this session for adult learner groups at all ESOL levels.
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