Exhibition
FREE
Treasures of the British Library
Monday to SundayFrom Magna Carta and Shakespeare to Florence Nightingale and Gandhi. Explore some of the world’s most exciting, beautiful and significant books, maps and manuscripts.
Upcoming events
Workshop
FREE
Dementia-friendly art workshops
-Join us for a sensory workshop inspired by the Library’s collection and designed for people living with dementia and their carers.
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Other events
Workshop
FREE
Art workshops for blind and partially sighted people
-Join us for a monthly creative workshop inspired by the Library’s collection and designed for blind and partially sighted visitors.
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At the Library
FREE
Family Under 5’s Workshops: Animal Tales
Journey from a night-time rainforest to the shimmering sea.
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At the Library and online
JLF London Opening Session. Myth and Memory: Amish Tripathi and Shashi Tharoor in conversation
Join us for the evening launch of this year's JLF London, a taste of the Jaipur Literature Festival.
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At the Library and online
JLF: Jaipur Literature Festival at the British Library
A weekend of words, books, music, food and camaraderie.