The Treasures Gallery will be closed between 18 August and 26 September 2025 while we make necessary changes to our climate control system. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

RT @UKWebArchive: On #WebArchiveWednesday read up on the content the @natlibscot are selecting for the #UKWA @rugbyworldcup collection. @sc….

RT @NetflixUK: Last night (a Tuesday, sadly) the Thursday Murder Club sat down with director Chris Columbus and author @richardosman at the….

Discover the maps you were never meant to see 🤫🗺️. Secret Maps coming soon.

Last night we had an unforgettable evening as #TheThursdayMurderClub came to life with @richardosman, Chris Columbus, Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Ben Kingsley, @PierceBrosnan and Celia Imrie for a celebration of cosy crime. We can't wait for the @NetflixUK adaptation on 28 August.

'I created a steampunk world, brought it into the Library, and invited 500 people to explore alternative histories.'. Read on to discover how Yomi Ayeni used his comic book creation to get people talking about the civil rights movement.

This year, we mark 175 years since the Public Library Act 1850 – a radical step towards free access to books and knowledge. Though initially greeted with mixed feelings, libraries today stand as everyday gateways to learning, culture, and community for all:

We will be observing the national two-minute silence at 12.00 on Friday 15 August as part of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. #VJDay #VJ80

The fire alarm at our St Pancras site was activated in error this afternoon. Thank you to all our visitors for their cooperation during the evacuation. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

RT @UKWebArchive: Less than one month till @rugbyworldcup gets underway @StadiumOfLight. Get involved by nominating web content for the @UK….

A mystery. A cast to die for. And a night at the Library you won’t want to miss…. Book now: The Thursday Murder Club comes to Netflix 28 August 🎬. #TheThursdayMurderClub #NetflixUK #NetflixFilm

There’s still time to cast your vote for the Library in the School Travel Awards, organised by @SchoolTravelOrg magazine! We’re proud to be nominated in the Best Venue for English Learning category. Vote by 31 July:

'I researched my family tree and identified a match girl, a mayor and a cake-baking criminal.'. Ever wondered what’s happening at the desk next to yours?. Read on to discover the tales Kim Thompson unearthed in our newspaper archive

Our catalogue will be unavailable from 06.00 on Saturday 12 July until 06.00 on Sunday 13 July due to planned maintenance. You can still place item requests during this time using our request form at and may find shelf mark information by using other

We’ve recently launched our new website. While we’re excited to share this improved experience, you may see a 'Please refresh this page' message before accessing our website. If so, you'll simply need to refresh the page, or click on the link, to see the website. Thank you for

Food artists Edible Archives have turned the stories of #Bradford communities and cultures into biscuits, as part of #Bradford2025. And, our collection inspired the limited-edition collectible tin!. Tuck into The Bradford Selection today:

We recently opened our studio doors to the editors of Clod Magazine – Luton’s surrealist satirical gem – for a seven-hour session of recordings and interviews. Covering everything from Clod classics to Luton Haiku, hear more on our Sound and Vision blog:

Are you a PhD student using the Library for your research, or interested in doing so?. Join one of our Doctoral Open Days for a dive into the areas of our collection which might be relevant to your research, as well as top tips on using the Library 👇.

We’ve acquired the archive of pioneering Black playwright, Mustapha Matura. Packed with drafts of all his plays, unrealised scripts, and personal material, this is an incredible resource offering valuable insight into his creative process:

Ahead of #WindrushDay, we're looking back at the bold, pioneering women who left everything behind to build new lives. Wasafiri honours the women writers of the Windrush era, including Beryl Gilroy, poet, author, and the UK’s first Black woman headteacher: