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The British Library is open to everyone and free to use. We offer services for researchers, businesses, schools and teachers, families and more. Discover what the Library can offer you.

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Research

How to use the British Library for your personal or professional research. Our collections, study spaces and services are open to everyone.

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Business

Get help to start and grow your business with our Business & IP Centre. We offer free events, workshops, IP information, and market research.

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Schools

Looking for inspiring and educational activities for your primary or secondary school? Join us for workshops, tours and events in London, Leeds, and online.

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Family

Join us for family fun! From creative family festivals to artist-led workshops, regular sessions for under-5s, drop-in activities and relaxed openings.

Looking for something else?

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Authors

Published authors, illustrators, editors, translators or audiobook narrators could could receive up to £6,600 per year from public library loans.

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Publishers

If you publish anything in the UK and Ireland, you need to give one copy to the British Library.

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Members

Get free access to exhibitions, unique events, 20% off shops and cafés, and our beautiful Members’ Room.

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Culture seekers

Discover what's on at the Library. We have five-star exhibitions, events and courses, free galleries and tours.

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Learners

Explore, imagine, create. Join us onsite or online for school workshops, family days, young people’s events, adult courses and community activities.

Schools
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