Live contemporary music, a public demonstration of the digitisation of the Gutenberg Bible and a chance to meet the new Chief Executive will greet visitors when the British Library throws open its doors as part of London Open House on Sunday 24 September from 9.30 am to 5 pm.
Admission is free.
Library curators will be on hand to answer questions on the exhibits and items in the Library s collection. Demonstrations of calligraphy and printing will take place during the day. Throughout the day, the London Chamber Group will play contemporary music, the first in a series entitled Music in Place where music of our age is played as a way of enhancing public buildings rather than to audiences in concert halls. The Group will play many pieces written specifically for the event. Visitors will also be able to take part in a programme of sound-based art with the Ken Stanton Archive, artists in residence.