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. Children doing activity.

    Relaxed Early Opening for Families

    Free
    Join us for a free sensory-friendly early opening of the Library.  Suitable for ages 5–15.
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  2. Two smiling children holding lights

    Story Explorers: Relaxed Afternoon

    Free
    Join us for a sensory friendly opening of Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds.
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  3. Two visitors looking at a display case

    Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Relaxed Hours

    Free
    Join us for a relaxed opening of our latest exhibition.
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  4. 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.

    Books Uncovered

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

    ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

    Free
    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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