Exhibition
FREE
Treasures of the British Library
Monday to SundayFor visits from 19 July, you will not need to pre-book to visit the Treasures Gallery. If you want to visit before 19 July, use the following link to book your slot:
Exhibition
Paddington: The Story of a Bear
9 Jul 2021 - 31 Oct 2021Join Paddington on a new adventure at the British Library this summer.
Events at the Library
At the Library and online
Literature Matters – RSL 200: David Harewood in conversation with Gary Younge
An exploration of race, identity, breakdown and recovery
This event has taken place
Other events
At the Library and online
The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity
The launch of a major new work on the origins of human society, and all that has followed.
At the Library and online
Mary Queen of Scots: The Power and the Glory
Far from a naïve Queen, discover how Mary wielded her power and influence.
At the Library and online
Keep On Keeping On: Celebrating Andrew Salkey
We mark the life and legacy of Jamaican writer and poet Andrew Salkey
At the Library Course
Bookbinding Masterclass
Learn about the physical structure of a book and create your own
Limited places