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Events at the library

 British Council Photography Competition

British Council Photography Competition

British Council Photography Competition Date: Friday 1 August 2025, 6:00 p.m. to Wednesday 13 August 2025, 6.00 p.m.

Date
Friday 01 August 2025 18:00 to Wednesday 13 August 2025 18:00
Location
British Council
Colombo Storytelling

Colombo Storytelling

Storytelling session in Colombo  Tejas the tiger cub is curious about his surroundings in the mangrove forests of India. 

Date
Saturday 09 August 2025
11:00 to 12:00
Location
British Council Colombo Library
Jaffna Storytelling

Jaffna Storytelling

Storytelling in Jaffna

Date
Sunday 10 August 2025
15:00 to 16:00
Location
British Council Library Jaffna

Greening the Future

Sustainability in Education, Business and the Green Economy

Date
Monday 11 August 2025
16:30 to 18:30
Location
BMICH

Open Day for Professionals (18+ years onwards)

Whether you're just starting your professional journey or already a seasoned pro, this one's for you!

Date
Sunday 24 August 2025
09:00 to 16:00
Location
British Council Colombo
Kandy Storytelling

Kandy Storytelling

Storytelling session in Kandy Join us for a heartwarming storytelling session featuring The Lonely Beast! 

Date
Saturday 30 August 2025
11:30 to 12:30
Location
British Council Kandy Library

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
  • How to write a Statement of Purpose for university applications
  • International Mother Language Day
  • Jaffna Storytelling
  • Jaffna Storytelling
  • Kandy Storytelling
  • Kandy Storytelling
  • Kandy Storytelling
  • 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
  • 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  • Sale of withdrawn books in Kandy and Colombo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
  • Storytelling in Jaffna
  • Study UK briefing session
  • Try Yoga
  • Women’s empowerment: Making it personal
  • World Ocean Day celebrations Kandy

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