TAKE A TOUR! The London Library is one of the world's great lending libraries, with an amazing collection of over 1 million books, and an equally extraordinary history. Behind its elegant facade overlooking St. James Square is a vast network of books, where since the mid-nineteenth century, seven buildings have been brought into one and a great centre of learning and ideas has been created. | The London Library

Fascinating tour of the British Library at Boston Spa for some of the team this morning! Including a look at possibly the most books anyone could see at one glance... Thank you BL, and thank you Libraries in Leeds for arranging the tour. | The Leeds Library

Ready to take your library career to the next level? We’re looking for international mid-career library and archive professionals to join us this summer in London for our International Library Leaders Programme. You’ll get the opportunity to connect with international peers, advance your knowledge and go behind the scenes at the British Library through expert-led workshops, talks and guided tours. Apply by 5 February. Learn more: link.bl.uk/ILLP2026 | British Library

Tour the Treasures Gallery at the British Library for a look at some of the world's most impressive illustrated books and manuscripts. See the exhibit up close on a journey to the British Isles: http://bit.ly/3mmlRpd | Viking

Take a sneak peak inside the conservation studio as our team prepares for our next exhibition, Secret Maps. From careful repairs to bespoke mounts, go behind the scenes and discover how the team gets these extraordinary objects ready for display. | British Library

A sneak peek of some of the highlights of the British Library's new exhibition: Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms: Art, Word, War… | HistoryExtra

Passionate about history, arts and culture? Get free access to all our exhibitions for you and a friend with Membership. | British Library

As a twist on #WorldBookDay, hear Turner Prize nominated artist Yinka Shonibare discuss his artwork The British Library and how the inhabitants of Britain have come from across the world, in this exclusive video! Which Academy Award winning actress has her origins in Russia? Watch to find out! We exhibited Shonibare's artworks The British Library and End of Empire back in 2016. Find out more about Shonibare's work here: https://www.turnercontemporary.org/exhibitions/yinka-shonibare-mbe #Throwbac