Connecting people with libraries

A new online home for libraries ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in browser]( For research, inspiration and enjoyment For research, inspiration and enjoyment A gateway to libraries We have some exciting new announcements to share this month. LibraryOn – a single online home for libraries and library users across the country – has launched, offering an easy way to find, understand and use your local library’s services. Our upcoming exhibition, Beyond the Bassline, is now on sale. Join us this April and journey through an ever-evolving and ever-expanding history of Black music in the UK. Our work also continues to recover from last year’s cyber-attack, which you can read more about below. [LibraryOn]( What are you looking for? It might be in your local library. Behind those doors, you’ll find community and friendly faces, free to work in with all the WiFi you need. Libraries are the poster child for borrowing too – and not only printed books. Download ebooks and audiobooks. Trace your family history from the archives. It’s sustainable and free. Whatever it is you’re looking for, a librarian can help you find it. [Switch your LibraryOn]( [Find your local library]( Find your local library LibraryOn is the new way to discover your local library and all that it can do for you, sharing all things libraries and what people love about them. So you, and everybody, can get the most out of your library. Head online to find yours, be inspired and get involved – and look out for new features and content as LibraryOn continues to grow. Funded by Arts Council England and powered by the British Library. [Search our map]( [Restoring our services]( Restoring our services Our CEO, Sir Roly Keating, has shared an update on our ongoing recovery from last year's cyber-attack. We’re going to be restoring as many services as we can in coming months, in particular improving access to collection items held in Boston Spa and to our digital collection. [Read more]( [Our stories, ourselves - Plan your visit ]( Our stories, ourselves Come in to our St Pancras building and discover personal stories from the British-Bangladeshi community. Eight women from London and Leeds share thoughts on their lives and identities as part of the British-Bangladeshi community using items from our collection. Visit this small, free display in our Treasures Gallery until 9 June. [Plan your visit]( [Book tickets for Beyond the Bassline]( Beyond the Bassline tickets on sale Mark your diaries for our upcoming St Pancras exhibition Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music – an exploration of the layered Black experiences that have birthed a thriving musical culture and history, the trailblazers who brought new music the UK and the places where Black British music was born. [Book your tickets]( [Inspiring entrepreneurs ]( Inspiring entrepreneurs Join us in St Pancras or online on 7 March as we celebrate International Women's Day with our panel of 'wellness warriors' — the founders who are revolutionising the health and fitness landscape. From groundbreaking training programmes to innovative athletic wear brands, hear how they are building their businesses and reshaping the industry. [Book now]( [Adopt a book]( Adopt your favourite book As we approach World Book Day on 7 March, celebrate the stories that inspired your love of reading by adopting one of our childhood classics. Whether you’re following the yellow brick road or adventuring with Mole, Badger and Mr Toad, your £40 gift will help us conserve our collection for future generations. [Browse our titles]( Your shopping supports the Library We are a charity. Your support helps us keep a world of ideas and inspiration open for everyone. [Shop]( [British Library Instagram]( [British Library Facebook]( [British Library Twitter]( [British Library YouTube]( [British Library LinkedIn]( [British Library TikTok]( [British Library Instagram]( [British Library Facebook]( [British Library Twitter]( [British Library YouTube]( [British Library LinkedIn]( [British Library TikTok]( © 2024 British Library. 96 Euston Road, London. NW1 2DB. [Privacy Policy]( [Visit us]( • [View our privacy policy]( • [Update your interests]( • [Unsubscribe](