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Self-Guided Visit: Story Explorers

Years 1–6 A self-guided opportunity for schools to discover our riotous new hands-on exhibition taking a fresh look at the Library’s collection.Mondays and Fridays, London Available Friday 23 May 2025 – Friday 16 January 2026. Press Book Now and complete the form to let us know your preferred date.

About Self-Guided Visit: Story Explorers

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What’s in the Library? Lots and lots of books of course, but did you know we also have ancient objects, surprising sounds and exciting art? Oh, and a giant furry octopus!

Whatever it is, everything in the Library has a story to tell, and so do your students. See some of these weird and wonderful items up close, all while you explore three imaginary worlds in our new, child-friendly experience.

Your group will explore the space in a 50-minute self-guided visit during which time you will be the only visitors to the exhibition.

  • Learning objectives: 
    • Learners will develop skills to support reading for pleasure including book talk and book choice 
    • Learners will practice oracy and social skills as they collaborate with peers in a series of fun and interactive tasks 
  • Maximum group size: 30 
  • Start times: 11.15, 12.20 and 13.25 
  • Duration: 50 minutes 
  • Subject area(s): English 

Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email schools@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.

More information about our Learning programme is available on our Learning events, workshops and resources page.

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