About our events
Join us for family fun from creative family festivals to artist-led workshops, regular under 5s sessions and relaxed openings, there's so much for your family or community group to enjoy together.
What's on
Family Festival: Stories, Sign and Shine
Take part in this exciting day inspired by wondrous stories, both real and imaginary.
Once Upon An ... Invention
A storybook adventure where children read, imagine, build, and invent creative solutions to an environmental challenge.
Family Workshop: Spooky Characters Mix and Match
Mayhem! Chaos! Mischief!
Spooktacular Family Day
Join us for a frightful mini-festival for young readers and their families.
Family Station: Halloween Weekend
Pop in for spooky crafts, books and enjoy a fang-tastic time with us!
Family Station Relaxed Early Opening: Halloween Weekend
Join us for a free sensory friendly early opening of the British Library with a spooky twist.
Family Workshop: Little Miss Marple
Can you solve the mystery?
Family Workshops: Alex T Smith presents J. Algernon Pickle
Imagine if Hercule Poirot was a beaver...
Family Station: Explore and Play
Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.
Family Workshops: A Little Boy and His Bear story time with Jane Riordan
Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh with us.
Family Under 5s Workshop: The Birds of Christmas
Join our enchanting storyteller Olivia Armstrong as she celebrates the season and retells the story of her book 'The Birds of Christmas'.