British Library

We are the national library of the United Kingdom and give access to the world's most comprehensive research collection. We provide information services to academic, business, research and scientific communities.

Our collection of over 170 million items includes artefacts from every age of written civilisation. We keep the nation's archive of printed and digital publications, adding around three million new items to our collection every year.

We have many books, but we have so much more. Our London and Yorkshire sites have everything from newspapers to sound recordings, patents, prints and drawings, maps and manuscripts. Our inspiring exhibitions interpret these collections and bring their stories to the public.

Please note: The below activities are not registered or regulated by the City of London Family and Young People Information Service. It is your responsibility to ensure you are happy that the activities are safe and appropriate for your child. Also whilst we regularly check and update directory records we suggest contacting providers first to ensure activities are still running.

Ongoing at British Library:

Family and Community activities

Discovering Children's Books

Sensory Activities

Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women's Rights:

https://www.bl.uk/events/unfinished-business