Library events

Our events programme has something for everyone. Join us throughout the year for talks, workshops, heritage tours and other activities for students, staff and the public.

Check back regularly for updates or follow us on Eventbrite.

What's on

Shakespeare's Library: Sources and Texts exhibition

Join us as we mark the 400th anniversary of the First Folio, the very first edition of William Shakespeare’s plays. On show until 24 April 2023.

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The Real Faces of the Royal Borough exhibition

Find out more about this exciting collaboration between researcher Sharda Rozena and artist Nevada Lynn, on show 2 May-14 September 2023

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Attenboroughs at Leicester launch, 12pm, 28 April

Explore our unique connection to the Attenborough family with the launch of our new exhibition, 'The Attenboroughs at Leicester'.

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100 years of the University Library

Join us on 5 May as we celebrate 100 years to the day since our first Library was formally opened.

Find out more about our centenary celebration