What's on

America at 250 Study Day
As the United States marks 250 years, has it fulfilled its promise of equality? Reflect on the nation’s founding ideals through people, movements and specific events.

Queer Archives Study Day
Monday 28 September 10.00 A-Level students are invited to develop their critical thinking skills through the exploration of queer archival material.

Live schools' broadcast: the Bayeux Tapestry
Wednesday 14 October 10.30 This British Museum session is delivered in partnership with the British Library, English Heritage and Norwich Museum Service.

Study Day: Oscar Wilde
Friday 16 October 10.30 A Level students will explore the life and work of Oscar Wilde, with access to rare archival and manuscript material.

Green Libraries Week: Schools
Wednesday 21 October – Friday 23 October Navigating climate mis- and disinformation is the focus of this year’s Green Libraries Week for schools.

Richard Lambert Celebrates Green Libraries Week
Friday 23 October 13.00 Join author Richard Lambert in this masterclass on climate disinformation and the power of creative writing.

Self-guided visit: Agatha Christie
Monday – Thursday, 2 November 2026 – 18 June 2027, London A self-guided opportunity for schools to explore our landmark exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery.

Exhibition workshop: Agatha Christie
Monday to Thursday, 2 November – 18 June, London Get to know the Queen of Crime in hands-on sessions for schools exploring our exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery

History of Medicine Study Day
Thursday 5 November, Tuesday 1 December and Monday 11 January Students will explore the history of medicine through these study days, run in collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians.

US Politics Today
Monday 9 10.30 –Friday 13 November 13.30 Join two former Members of Congress – one Democrat and one Republican – for a lively discussion of major themes in contemporary American politics.

Young Adult Crime Fiction Fest
Friday 20 November and Monday 23 November Celebrate your students’ love of young adult fiction with this two-day crime fiction festival.

LGBT+ History Month Study Day
Wednesday 10 February This LGBT+ History Month, discover and celebrate key figures from history through Library collection items and creative workshops.

International Women’s Day Study Day
Monday 8 March 2027 10.30 A Level students will explore the history of women’s rights through the Library’s collection.

Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins, Rival Queens
Term-time, Leeds Experience Tudor life and explore the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots.
Self-guided school visits
Monday – Friday, London These flexible visits enable you to lead your group to explore our public spaces and Treasures Gallery.

Windrush Voices
Monday – Friday, London This session explores the arrival of the Empire Windrush in Essex in 1948 and the wider social and historical context of this moment.
Write Here
Monday – Friday, London Students will explore the Library and our Treasures gallery to gain inspiration in this creative writing workshop.
Exploring Black British Literature
Monday – Wednesday, London Explore the rich history of Black writing and literature in Britain.
Sounds Familiar?
Tuesdays, London Uncover ways of analysing speech, accent and dialect by diving into oral history collections from the National Sound Archive.
Research Matters Secondary
Monday to Wednesday, London Empower your students to conduct independent research in this hands-on workshop.
Develop your Writing
Monday – Friday, London Become more confident in academic writing.

Making Artists’ Books
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, London Learners will make their own artists' books in this hands-on workshop.