We’re launching our new catalogue on Monday 8 December. To keep our collections safe while we do this, access and ordering will be suspended for a week before launch and all requests for 8 December onwards must be made on the new system when it launches. Find out more:

Get 15% off the online Shop* for Museum Shop Sunday, all weekend! Use code MSS15 to activate the discount now at https://t.co/iomIZbNIeu 🛍 *This weekend only for Museum Shop Sunday. Exclusions apply.

Ready to take your library career to the next level? Applications are now open for international mid to senior library and archive professionals to join us in July 2026 for the International Library Leaders Programme. Learn more: https://t.co/A11FmD4Zm2

Discover maps, private letters, music & more from the Qatar Digital Library. With over 2 million digitised pages devoted to Middle Eastern history and culture, this free resource is available for anyone anywhere. What will inspire you from our collection? https://t.co/QSo4ML25lG

I delved into oral history, scanned news archives and discovered what climate change policy has to do with the cost of living crisis.  Richard Power-Sayeed explains how political gossip and diplomatic cables can chart changing times: https://t.co/uVtnDHLezW

We will be observing the national two-minute silence for Armistice Day at 11.00 today, Tuesday 11 November. #ArmisticeDay

Due to ongoing strike action, all St Pancras Reading Rooms will be closed on Saturday 8 November. Reader Registration will also be closed on 8 November. Find all service updates on our website. https://t.co/SnzGw17iHp

Due to ongoing strike action, all St Pancras Reading Rooms will be closed on Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November. Reader Registration will also be closed on 1 November and operating at a reduced level on 31 October. Find all service updates on our website.

Apologies if you are having any problems accessing the British Library website. There is currently an issue with our hosting provider and we hope to be back online shortly.  Our sub-sites are working as usual, and you can visit: Guides: https://t.co/DunN9MjmS7 Catalogues:

This exhibition is supported by @WaylandGames and Tony & Maureen Wheeler.

Who shapes your world? Our new exhibition Secret Maps opens today – discover some of history’s most mysterious maps, from medieval manuscripts to military codes 🤫 🗺️ Book now: https://t.co/hwKdbPq1NZ

Some of our Reading Rooms will be closed between 27 October and 9 November due to planned strike action at our St Pancras site, and there may be other short notice disruption. To check what’s impacted, please visit our website:

Join @eventsBL and @TimandraHarknes @Msmirandasawyer @StephenColegra1 @OmnibusPress @JulienTemple @AndrzejSap20452 @alicelowe @pranobaileybond @dysonjeremy @ben_machell @edward_parnell @vlatinalondon @Akblakemore @BL_Publishing @kit_green @HelenMort @BernardineEvari @Valmcdermid

This Autumn, explore powerful stories and big ideas at the Library. From in-depth debates on the future of AI, to the RSL Pioneer Prize and our annual celebration of the weird, enjoy unforgettable events in person and online.

Apologies if you are having any problems accessing the British Library website this morning. We're working to resolve an intermittent technical issue. Our sub-sites are working as usual, and you can visit: Guides: https://t.co/DunN9MjmS7 Catalogues: https://t.co/Qi4tugvDLs

Don't miss our free, online Open and Engaged Conference 2025, as part of #InternationaOpenAccessWeek. This year we're exploring the power, ethics, and responsibility embedded in how cultural heritage is created, shared, and preserved. Register for free: https://t.co/MLMRhZUx7U

Join @eventsBL and @MirandaKaufmann @arshi_mona @thesailorsgirl @englishpen @GylesB1 @WorldEdBooks @SomaliWeekFest @profbate @WordsworthGras @AndrzejSap20452 @alicelowe @pranobaileybond @dysonjeremy @ben_machell @edward_parnell @vlatinalondon

This Autumn, explore powerful stories and big ideas at the Library. From histories of exploitation and resistance to the PEN Pinter Prize and our annual celebration of the weird, enjoy unforgettable events in person and online.