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Events at the library

Know your Digital Library

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

Date
Friday 18 July 2025 10:00 to Friday 16 January 2026 12:30

Statement of Purpose (SOP) session with the University of Glasgow

A Statement of Purpose (SOP) is one of the most essential elements of any study-abroad application.

Date
Thursday 11 December 2025

HERITAGE AS PERFORMANCE: Constructions of identity and belonging

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Arts Libraries Performance Film

Step into a world where movement breathes life into myth, and tradition is transformed through the lens of contemporary dance. 

Date
Wednesday 17 December 2025 18:30 to Thursday 18 December 2025 18:00
Location
British Council Colombo and Jaffna

Colombo Storytelling

Join us for an enchanting Christmas storytelling session featuring The Christmas Pig. 

Date
Saturday 20 December 2025 11:00 to 12:00
Location
British Council Colombo Library

Jaffna storytelling

Join us for the heartwarming ''The Snowman'' storytelling session and step into a magical winter adventure where a friendly snowman comes to life.

Date
Sunday 21 December 2025 15:30 to 16:30
Location
British Council Library Jaffna

Reading Challenge is here

The British Council Reading Challenge is back!

Date
Wednesday 14 January 2026 10:00 to Wednesday 18 February 2026 16:00
Location
Colombo, Kandy, Jaffna

Events at the library

  • British Council Photography Competition
  • Beyond the Pages
  • Beyond the pages
  • COP29 Youth on the Frontlines of Climate Change
  • Celebrating World Ocean Day Colombo
  • Celebrating books
  • Celebrating youth: join our online readers’ club
  • Colombo Storytelling
  • Documentary screening of Plastic Earth
  • Ginger the Giraffe
  • Global Bites: A Culinary Journey – World Food Day Digital Challenge!
  • HERITAGE AS PERFORMANCE: Constructions of identity and belonging
  • International Mother Language Day
  • Jaffna Storytelling
  • Jaffna Storytelling
  • Jaffna storytelling
  • Know your Digital Library
  • Know your library
  • Know your library
  • Nature’s Mirror: Bridging Human and Primate Worlds - Bridging the Gap: What primates can teach us about human culture
  • Ocean with David Attenborough
  • Online Book Club
  • Oral Histories: The British Council in action
  • Reading Challenge is here
  • Reading Marathon
  • Sale of withdrawn books in Kandy and Colombo
  • Special renewal offer
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP) session with the University of Glasgow
  • Study UK briefing session
  • Try Yoga
  • Women in Digital: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
  • Women’s empowerment: Making it personal
  • World Ocean Day celebrations Kandy
  • World Teachers’ Day card-making session in Jaffna

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