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Our St Pancras opening hours will be affected on Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 June due to planned strikes on the London Underground.

Find out more on our website: https://t.co/P9dwCKdl4A

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Reminder: Our St Pancras site will be closed this weekend (Saturday 30 – Sunday 31 May) for essential maintenance work.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Find out more here: https://t.co/GDLd3nge8d

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Our St Pancras site will be closed for essential maintenance work over two upcoming weekends:

Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June

If you have requested to consult collection items during this time, or are a ticket holder of an impacted event, we’ll be in touch with you directly by email.

Further closures will be required to complete this maintenance work and we will share details once they have been confirmed. We appreciate your understanding as we carry out these important works.

Find out more and see the latest updates on our website: https://t.co/xmrGbm1HZV

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Our St Pancras opening hours will be affected by planned tube strikes this week.

For a full list of amended hours, visit our website: https://t.co/JWAyrCEta3

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We have identified an issue that is preventing recently registered or renewed Readers accessing their account to request items.

We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible but recommend waiting until next week to visit Reader Registration. Find out more here: https://t.co/RSvnPSupcT

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Our St Pancras site will be closed this weekend on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March for essential maintenance work. Find out more and see the latest updates on our website: https://t.co/DM9i4huyfj

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On Tuesday 3 March, the Piazza and Entrance Hall at our St Pancras site will close from 17.00 for a private event, including the Treasures Gallery, shops and Origin Café.

All other public areas and Reading Rooms will remain open.

Between 17.00–20.00 please enter and leave via Gate 8 on Midland Road.

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The Treasures Gallery will be closed on Friday 27 February for maintenance.

Anyone affected bookers have been contacted. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Our St Pancras site will be closed on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March for essential maintenance work.

We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

There are further details on our website for affected Readers and bookers here https://t.co/GDLd3nge8d

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Want to learn more about how libraries can promote positive climate action?

Join us on 26 February to explore how libraries can contribute to a circular economy.

Book your free place: https://t.co/DBeSRiumuR

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A dragon has landed at the British Library! 🐉✨

Our magical family exhibition Fairy Tales opens on 27 March, bringing together beautiful books and artwork, interactive displays, and stories from around the world. Tickets are on sale now at https://t.co/15tzgNFZ2T

This exhibition is supported by @WaylandGames
Illustration ©️ Chris Riddell

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We're delighted to have acquired the archive of writer and essayist Ronald Blythe, best known for book Akenfield, which explores changing rural life in Suffolk during the 20th century.

Discover more in this blog post by curator Helen Melody: https://t.co/kgeAXt4qec

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Due to an issue with the water supply, our Boston Spa Reading Room will be closed on Friday 16 January.

There is also the possibility of disruption on Monday 19 January, please check our social media channels for any updates before you visit.

We’re very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Coming soon…Story Explorers in Leeds 🚀 🐯 🌊

Our popular Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds Central Library. Explore imaginary worlds in this free, playful family experience.

Find out more here: https://t.co/4IKW2kyf9y