Working with our local communities
Contact us
Get in touch and find out more about our projects, events and how you can get involved.
In London
Visit us at The Last Word community hub at the British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
Email community.engagement@bl.uk
In West Yorkshire
Email leedspresence@bl.uk
We work with local community groups and residents to explore our collection, share stories and knowledge, and celebrate all the great ideas and talent on our doorstep.
Find out more about activities and events for local residents and groups in London and West Yorkshire.
What we do
Together with our neighbours, we create and support free activities, events and opportunities for residents and organisations based near the Library.
In London, our community hub, The Last Word, is available for local groups to use.
We work primarily with groups and individuals who feel connected to the four surrounding wards of King’s Cross, as well as the wider borough of Camden and its vibrant community.
Live nearby? Discover how you can get involved in our community-led programmes.What’s on in London?
We have lots on for you, with new events and activities coming up every week. If you’d like to know what’s on for locals, please contact us at communityengagement@bl.uk.
The Last Word
Join us at our community hub, where we meet locals, share ideas and develop community-led projects. Stop by for a tea, suggest an activity or learn about getting a Reader Pass. Find us in London on the Library’s Piazza, Monday – Saturday, 10:00 – 16:00 (opening times vary).
Join our community tours
If you’ve ever walked past our gates and wondered what’s inside, come along to a community tour. We’ll show you around the Library, introduce you to our building and chat through what we do. Pop in to see us or email communityengagement@bl.uk.
Community book circle
Our book circle brings people together to connect and explore different interests. Discover a range of books encompassing diverse lives and histories, which you can read and discuss with others. Pop in to see us or email communityengagement@bl.uk.
What’s on in West Yorkshire?
Get involved in West Yorkshire
With a new site in Leeds in the works and the transformation of our facility in Boston Spa, we’re working with local people and partners to open up our collection to communities in West Yorkshire. See what's on in West Yorkshire or contact the team at leedspresence@bl.uk.
Meet our London team
Jamal
Community Engagement Manager
Shaoli
Community Hub Coordinator
Lilan
Outreach and Project Coordinator
Salima
Local Opportunities Project Manager