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
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.
This event has taken place
Other events
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
At the Library and online
Africa Writes Festival – Day One
Day One of Africa Writes, the festival of contemporary African literature and thought