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(AGENPARL) – Wed 26 November 2025 Discover our early 2026 season at the Library
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With our latest season of events, step into stories that captivate and inspire at the Library. From gothic visions with Guillermo del Toro to David Bowie’s creative legacy and celebrating W.H. Auden’s enduring poetry, explore bold ideas, unforgettable performances, and conversations that shape culture, in person and online.
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Frankenstein: Guillermo del Toro in Conversation
With special guest Jacob Elordi
Sunday 7 December, 18.30
At the Library and online
Join the visionary filmmaker at the Library for an evening exploring his dazzling new Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein. Del Toro reflects on Mary Shelley’s timeless tale, gothic inspiration, and the imagination behind his hauntingly beautiful retelling – where classic literature meets cinematic artistry.
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RSL Presents: The Pioneer Prize
Bernardine Evaristo, Val McDermid and guests celebrate the extraordinary life of Maureen Duffy
Sunday 30 November, 14.30
At the Library and online
Free
Join Royal Society of Literature President Bernardine Evaristo and acclaimed novelist Val McDermid as they honour literary pioneer Maureen Duffy at the launch of the RSL’s new award. Together with So Mayer, Elaine Hobby and Rebecca Scroggs, they reflect on Duffy’s impact and legacy, and the importance of amplifying the voices of older women writers.
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David Bowie in Time
Saturday 17 January, 11:00
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Ten years after his passing, the Library hosts a landmark gathering of writers, filmmakers, musicians and artists reflecting on Bowie’s creative journey and his lifelong fascination with time. Through conversation, film, and performance, rediscover how Bowie reshaped our sense of art, identity, and impermanence.
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Lower than the Angels: A History Of Sex and Christianity
Monday 9 February, 19.00
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With wit, insight and humanity, historian Diarmaid MacCulloch traces 3,000 years of Christian thought on sexuality and the body. Drawing on his acclaimed book Lower than the Angels and new treasures from the Library’s collection, he explores faith, desire and the complexity of being human.
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Haunted Woods and Grimm Tales: Philip Pullman and Sam Leith
Friday 27 March, 19.00
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Celebrate the launch of the Library’s Fairy Tales exhibition with master storyteller Philip Pullman and acclaimed critic and author Sam Leith, joined by host Julia Eccleshare. Together they explore the timeless power of fairy tales – stories that shape us, linger in memory, and illuminate our deepest fears, joys and imaginings.
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Adult courses
Nurture your creativity and develop your skills with courses themed around our collection, delivered both in-person and online. Enjoy a one-day masterclass, a hands-on creative weekend, or a six-week lecture series.
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