About our events
Join us in London, Leeds or online for workshops, interactive sessions, self-guided visits, and teacher CPDs to inspire you and your students. Or explore our Schools hub for more resources.
What's on
Exhibition workshop: Agatha Christie
Get to know the Queen of Crime in hands-on sessions for schools exploring our exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery
Self-guided visit: Agatha Christie
A self-guided opportunity for schools to explore our landmark exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery.
Teacher CPD: Oscar Wilde in Context
Get new inspiration, practical tips and resources for teaching Wilde's work drawing on unique sources from our collection.
History of Medicine Study Day
Students will explore the history of medicine through these study days, run in collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians.
Comics and Creatures Create-along: Make Your Own Magical Worlds
A livestreamed comics masterclass for Primary school to explore magical creatures and comics creation, with Thiago de Moraes.
US Politics Today
Join two former Members of Congress – one Democrat and one Republican – for a lively discussion of major themes in contemporary American politics.
Diversifying Children’s Books in the Classroom: Beyond the Secret Garden
Find new ways to introduce and discuss representation in children’s books.
Keeping Your Curriculum Broad and Balanced: Celebrating the Arts and Humanities in Primary Schools
Join the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy for an inspiring in-person conference exploring the important place of the arts and humanities in primary schools.
Young Adult Crime Fiction Fest: Patrice Lawrence and Friends
Celebrate young adults crime fiction in this livestreamed author talk.
Young Adult Crime Fiction Fest
Celebrate your students’ love of young adult fiction with this two-day crime fiction festival.
Young Adult Crime Fiction Fest: Lucy Foley and Friends
Celebrate YA crime fiction in this online author talk.
Young Adult Crime Fiction Fest: Benjamin Dean livestreamed workshop
Celebrate young adult crime fiction with award-winning author Benjamin Dean.
Mysteries, Murders, Muddles and Mayhem!
Expect crime capers, plot twists and draw-along fun!
Teacher CPD: Shakespeare's Comedy in Context
Get new critical perspectives, practical tips and resources for teaching Shakespeare's comedies drawing on unique sources from our collection.
LGBT+ History Month Study Day
This LGBT+ History Month, discover and celebrate key figures from history through Library collection items and creative workshops.
Global Stories with Michael Rosen and Friends
A joyful journey into fiction, imagination and the power of storytelling in celebration of World Book Day.
International Women’s Day Study Day
A Level students will explore the history of women’s rights through the Library’s collection.
Live Schools' Broadcast: Conquest: The Making of Norman England
Join us and partners for an interactive and engaging live lesson inspired by our forthcoming exhibition Conquest: The Making of Norman England.
Refugee’s Journey: A Drama Workshop
Use drama activities to explore space and characterisation, while learning about the experiences of refugees.
Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins, Rival Queens
Experience Tudor life and explore the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots.
Musical Storytellers
Combine literacy with music to have fun developing vocabulary, oracy and comprehension skills.
Write Like a Poet
What makes a poem? Do they have to rhyme? Can they be silly?
Once Upon a Time
Through exploring the story of the Three Little Pigs, pupils will develop storytelling skills, strengthening their literacy and oracy.
Sounds Familiar?
Uncover ways of analysing speech, accent and dialect by diving into oral history collections from the National Sound Archive.