Events at the British Council

British Council Digital Library is a one-stop destination for your education and entertainment needs.

Date

Friday 09 January 2026 11:30 to Friday 18 December 2026 12:30

Join us for a special storytelling session of Jamal’s Journey as we celebrate Muslim Heritage Month!

Date

Sunday 11 January 2026 15:00 to 16:00

Location

British Council Library Jaffna

This January, we invite all literary enthusiasts to join the new session of the British Council Reading Marathon—an exciting two-month online literary journey for book lovers to grow as e

Date

Friday 16 January 2026 to Monday 16 March 2026

Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance.

Date

Saturday 17 January 2026 13:30 to 14:30

Location

British Council Kandy Library

Celebrate the special bond between grandmas and grandkids with this delightful story that puts the kids in charge of babysitting...if just for one day.

Date

Saturday 17 January 2026 14:00 to 15:00

Location

British Council Colombo Library

We are constantly reviewing and updating our collection of books and resources to provide an up-to-date and relevant collection for our members.

Date

Saturday 31 January 2026

Location

British Council Colombo

The British Council Reading Challenge is back!

Date

Wednesday 11 February 2026 10:00 to Wednesday 18 March 2026 16:00

Location

Colombo, Kandy, Jaffna