The British Library: The National Library of the UK - The British …
We are the national library of the UK. Our shelves hold over 170 million items - a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we collect everything published today, tomorrow and decades into the future.
Visit Us: Opening Times, Facilities & Accessibility - The British Library
Planning your visit to the British Library? Discover our opening hours and facilities. FREE to use and open to everyone with over 170 million items. Visit us.
Research Resources: Reader Pass & Reading Rooms - The British …
We're a bit different to your local library. We house the national collection, with many unique items. You can't take books home, but you can use our Reading Rooms in London and Yorkshire for personal study and to access our collection.
What’s On: Upcoming Events and Exhibitions - The British Library
From the new Opus Remix concert series to events inspired by our collections and exhibitions, the Library's offerings include accessible tours, courses, family-focused workshops, and much more.
About Us: Who We Are, What We Do & Our Strategy - The British …
We are the national library of the UK. Our shelves hold over 170 million items – a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we collect everything written today, tomorrow, and decades into the future.
Digitised manuscripts - The British Library
Access 1,000 of our digitised manuscripts from the British Library archive, available to view in high definition.
Digital Guide: Explore Our Building & Collections - The British Library
Discover some of the world's most significant books, maps and manuscripts, find artworks on display around the building and access behind-the-scenes content with the free British Library Bloomberg Connects digital guide.
Our Reading Rooms and study spaces - The British Library
We’re a bit different to your local library. You can’t take the books out, but you can order collection items to consult in one of our Reading Rooms in London and Yorkshire. All you need is a free Reader Pass .
Register or renew your free British Library Reader Pass - The British ...
Your British Library Reader Pass is a library card that gives you free access to our world-leading collection and Reading Rooms in London and Yorkshire. Everyone needs a Reader Pass that has been issued or renewed since 21 March 2024 to request collection items.
More Services: Public Lending Right, Legal Deposit - The British …
Information about British Library services, including Public Lending Right (PLR) and legal deposit. We're continuing to experience a major technology outage as a result of a cyber-attack and will update information about our systems and services as they become available.