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.
Digital Storytelling
2 Jun 2023 - 15 Oct 2023Adventures, journeys and revolutions. Be transported through the thought-provoking world of interactive writing.
Upcoming events
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.
Other events
Help for new Readers
Help for new Readers on how to find and see items in our collection.
On the Brontës: Tracy Chevalier in Conversation with Dr Katy Mullin
Acclaimed novelist Tracy Chevalier and the University of Leeds’ Dr Katy Mullin in conversation about the Becoming the Brontës exhibition in the Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery.
Conservation Studio Tour
Take a behind-the-scenes tour and see our world-renowned conservators in action.
Josephine Hart Poetry Hour: A Tribute to Seamus Heaney
An anniversary event on National Poetry Day, with Bríd Brennan, Catherine Heaney and Ruth Negga.