Members

Step into a world of stories and ideas as a British Library Member. 

About our events

Enjoy priority booking and exclusive discounts on a vibrant programme of events, featuring voices and visionaries such as Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro, literary powerhouse Richard Osman, and acting royalty Helen Mirren.

Membership also opens the door to exclusive exhibition slots, where you can explore remarkable collections at your own pace along with fellow Members.

What's on

  1. A vintage black typewriter and a brown suitcase sit on a teal background. Their shadows form the silhouette of Hercule Poirot behind the typewriter and a steam train behind the suitcase, creating a visual metaphor for mystery writing and travel.
    Coming soon to British Library, London

    Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery

    A major exhibition on the woman behind the books.  

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  2. A cheeky green dragon with yellow eyes drawn by illustrator Chris Riddell on a purple background. The dragon is surrounded by smoke and stars.
    British Library, London

    Fairy Tales

    A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

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  3. Photos of writers appearing at the American Writers Week event

    American Writers’ Week

    Discover the full programme for this exciting week of American Writers.

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  4. photo of author Daniel Kraus

    American Writers’ Week: Daniel Kraus

    A night with the maestro of fantasy horror and collaborator with Guillermo del Toro.

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  5. A brown suitcase sits on a teal background. A shadow forms the silhouette of a stream train behind the suitcase, creating a visual metaphor for mystery writing and travel.

    Members’ View: Agatha Christie

    Join us for our Members-only exhibition slots reserved exclusively for Members.

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