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All Film Theatre Music Exhibition Talk Dance Workshop Comedy

Sun 16 Aug

1 event

Flow and Write: Yoga and Creative Writing

Sun 16 Aug10:45

Talk · Talks / Ideas / Philosophy

A panel discussion that has, unusually, been designed to include people who disagree with each other.

Fri 21 Aug

1 event

2026 Philippine Studies Conference: 'Archipelagic Tongues — Philippine Languages and Meaning-making, Austronesian Worlds and Global Futures'

Fri 21 Aug09:30

Talk · Talks / Ideas / Philosophy

A speaker who knows more about this than anyone else in the room, including the other speakers.

Fri 6 Nov

1 event

Comics and Creatures Create-along: Make Your Own Magical Worlds

British LibraryNW1

Fri 6 Nov11:00

Talk · Talk

Join this imaginative, art‑packed session to explore comics and bring fantastical creatures to life. Thiago de Moraes – author, illustrator and creator of extraordinary non‑fiction about mythical beings – will join author Viviane Schwarz to explore the wonders of comics and guide students through the joys of inventing fantasy worlds.Supporting reading for pleasure, writing for pleasure and creative confidence, this session celebrates the power of comics to tell stories. Through explorations of mythical creatures and a series of draw-alongs and creative prompts, students will be inspired to design their own creatures and make their own comics.What to expect:Thiago will introduce children to the world of fantastical creatures, drawing on global mythologies and brilliant beasts from the British Library's collectionschildren will build ideas for their own beasty characters, exploring personalities, diets and environmentsThiago and Viviane will demonstrate how illustrators use panels, expressions and visual detail to tell storieschildren will follow step‑by‑step draw‑a-longs to help them invent their own creatures and place it inside a simple comic stripsteachers will get the opportunity to upload their students' work on to a digital platform entitled 'The British Library Handmade Zoo'.What to bring:each child should have five sheets of A4 paper and a pencil (coloured pencils optional but welcome)please ensure a teacher or school staff member is present in the classroom for the duration of the sessionwe’d be grateful if you could complete the short questionnaire when signing up to this event. The data you provide helps us understand where our audience is and how many children will be watching.

Fri 20 Nov

1 event

Young Adult Crime Fiction Fest

British LibraryNW1

Fri 20 Nov10:30

Talk · Talk

Celebrate young adult fiction with this new crime fiction fest featuring YA authors including Benjamin Dean, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Sharna Jackson, Jenny Valentine, Rachael Davis and many more.Linked to our major exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery, students will discover the author’s letters, notebooks, photographs, personal belongings and early manuscript drafts with a visit to the exhibition during their visit.Students then hear from the hottest YA crime fiction authors whose own work has been inspired by Christie’s writing in a series of author talks in our theatre before taking part in an author or artist-led workshop to tap into their own creativity.Please note: The day will include an exhibition visit, author talk and one interactive creative workshop with YA author or artist. At a later stage teachers will be asked to indicate workshop preference so we can ensure your visit best supports your students’ learning.group size: Maximum 30 students per schoolsession times: 10.30 – 15.00Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email [email protected] if you have questions or need help with the form.

Mon 23 Nov

1 event

Young Adult Crime Fiction Fest

British LibraryNW1

Mon 23 Nov10:30

Talk · Talk

Celebrate young adult fiction with this new crime fiction fest featuring YA authors including Benjamin Dean, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Sharna Jackson, Jenny Valentine, Rachael Davis and many more.Linked to our major exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery, students will discover the author’s letters, notebooks, photographs, personal belongings and early manuscript drafts with a visit to the exhibition during their visit.Students then hear from the hottest YA crime fiction authors whose own work has been inspired by Christie’s writing in a series of author talks in our theatre before taking part in an author or artist-led workshop to tap into their own creativity.Please note: The day will include an exhibition visit, author talk and one interactive creative workshop with YA author or artist. At a later stage teachers will be asked to indicate workshop preference so we can ensure your visit best supports your students’ learning.group size: Maximum 30 students per schoolsession times: 10.30 – 15.00Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email [email protected] if you have questions or need help with the form.

Mon 1 Mar

1 event

Global Stories with Michael Rosen and Friends

British LibraryNW1

Mon 1 Mar11:00

Talk · Talk

Celebrate World Book Day with one of the nation’s best‑loved storytellers. Michael Rosen returns to the Library for this livestreamed event for primary schools.This year’s session will explore the magic of stories in all their forms – from playful fiction to imaginative journeys and the art of bringing ideas to life. Expect lively readings, creative prompts and Rosen’s trademark humour as he invites your students to think, invent and explore.Designed for Key Stage 2 classes, this interactive event supports reading for pleasure, creative writing and classroom discussion. Whether your pupils are budding writers, curious readers or enthusiastic performers, they’ll be inspired to experiment with characters, settings and storytelling techniques.Further details will be announced soon, but you can look forward to an uplifting, high‑energy celebration of books, creativity and the joy of getting lost in a story.