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Library events in London
London's public library might be the best free venue in town: storytimes for the little ones, book clubs, workshops, author talks, and hands-on tech help. Most of it costs nothing. Here's what's actually coming up.
At a glance
13 upcoming programs are listed below, with start dates from Mon Oct 12 to Sat Mar 6, all at British Library.
- Most common: Community (6), Family (5), Education (1), Arts (1).
- Family-friendly: 5 of the 13 programs are flagged for families.
Upcoming programs
An Evening with Melanie C
Mon Oct 12 · 7:00 PM · British Library · 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB More info
Monday, Oct 12: An Evening with Melanie C at British Library, London.
Open and Engaged Conference 2026
Tue Oct 20 · 10:30 AM · British Library · 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 20: Open and Engaged Conference 2026 at British Library, London.
Light Night Leeds: Far, Far Away by Lightspray Visual
Wed Oct 28 · 6:00 PM · British Library · 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB More info
Light Night Leeds: Far, Far Away by Lightspray Visual at British Library, London on Wednesday, Oct 28.
Light Night Leeds: Far, Far Away by Lightspray Visual
Thu Oct 29 · 6:00 PM · British Library · 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB More info
Light Night Leeds: Far, Far Away by Lightspray Visual is on Thursday, Oct 29 at British Library, London.
Family Workshop: Spooky Characters Mix and Match
Fri Oct 30 · 10:30 AM · British Library · 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB More info
Mark Friday, Oct 30: Family Workshop: Spooky Characters Mix and Match at British Library, London. Bring the kids along.
Healing, Religion, and Politics in Medieval China
Fri Oct 30 · 6:30 PM · British Library · 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB More info
Mark Friday, Oct 30: Healing, Religion, and Politics in Medieval China at British Library, London.
Family Station: Halloween Weekend
Sat Oct 31 · 11:00 AM · British Library · 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB More info
British Library, London hosts Family Station: Halloween Weekend on Saturday, Oct 31. Bring the kids along.
Family Station: Halloween Weekend
Sun Nov 1 · 11:00 AM · British Library · 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB More info
British Library, London hosts Family Station: Halloween Weekend on Sunday, Nov 1. Bring the kids along.
Family Workshop: Little Miss Marple
Sat Nov 7 · 10:30 AM · British Library · 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB More info
Family Workshop: Little Miss Marple is on Saturday, Nov 7 at British Library, London. Worth bringing the whole family.
Family Workshops: Alex T Smith presents J. Algernon Pickle
Sat Nov 7 · 11:00 AM · British Library · 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB More info
Family Workshops: Alex T Smith presents J. Algernon Pickle is on Saturday, Nov 7 at British Library, London. Family-friendly.
STC to ESTC, Past, Present, and Future
Mon Nov 16 · 10:00 AM · British Library · 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB More info
British Library, London hosts STC to ESTC, Past, Present, and Future on Monday, Nov 16.
Bookbinding Masterclass
Sat Feb 6 · 10:30 AM · British Library · 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB More info
Saturday, Feb 6: Bookbinding Masterclass at British Library, London.
Illumination Masterclass
Sat Mar 6 · 10:00 AM · British Library · 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Mar 6: Illumination Masterclass at British Library, London.
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Good to know
- Most library programs are free, but the popular ones need registration — sign up on the library's site, don't just show up.
- Storytimes fill up fast on weekend mornings; weekday sessions are calmer and easier with a stroller.
- Big library systems run the same program at different branches on different days — check the branch before you go.
- Bring your library card: some workshops, equipment bookings, and room reservations require one.
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