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

Green Libraries Week: Schools
Navigating climate mis- and disinformation is the focus of this year’s Green Libraries Week for schools.

Green Libraries Week: Climate Fiction with Richard Lambert
Join author Richard Lambert for an online climate fiction writing masterclass.

Self-guided visit: Agatha Christie
Monday – Thursday, 2 November 2026 – 18 June 2027, London A self-guided opportunity for schools to explore our landmark exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery.

Exhibition workshop: Agatha Christie
Monday to Thursday, 2 November – 18 June, London Get to know the Queen of Crime in hands-on sessions for schools exploring our exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery

Teacher CPD: Oscar Wilde in Context
Wednesday 4 November 16.00 Get new inspiration, practical tips and resources for teaching Wilde's work drawing on unique sources from our collection.

History of Medicine Study Day
Thursday 5 November, Tuesday 1 December and Monday 11 January 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
Friday 6 November 11.00 A livestreamed comics masterclass for Primary school to explore magical creatures and comics creation, with Thiago de Moraes.

US Politics Today
Monday 9 10.30 –Friday 13 November 13.30 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
Wednesday 18 November 13.00 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
Thursday 19 November 9.30 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
Friday 20 November 10.30 Celebrate young adults crime fiction in this livestreamed author talk.

Young Adult Crime Fiction Fest
Friday 20 November and Monday 23 November Celebrate your students’ love of young adult fiction with this two-day crime fiction festival.

Young Adult Crime Fiction Fest: Lucy Foley and Friends
Friday 20 November 13.30 Celebrate YA crime fiction in this online author talk.

Young Adult Crime Fiction Fest: Benjamin Dean livestreamed workshop
Monday 23 November 13.00 Celebrate young adult crime fiction with award-winning author Benjamin Dean.

Mysteries, Murders, Muddles and Mayhem!
Monday 1 February 10.30 Expect crime capers, plot twists and draw-along fun!

Teacher CPD: Shakespeare's Comedy in Context
Wednesday 3 February 2027 16.00 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
Wednesday 10 February 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
Monday 1 March 2027 11.00 A joyful journey into fiction, imagination and the power of storytelling in celebration of World Book Day.

International Women’s Day Study Day
Monday 8 March 2027 10.30 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
Autumn 2027 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
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Leeds Use drama activities to explore space and characterisation, while learning about the experiences of refugees.
Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins, Rival Queens
Term-time, Leeds Experience Tudor life and explore the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots.
Musical Storytellers
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Leeds Combine literacy with music to have fun developing vocabulary, oracy and comprehension skills.
Write Like a Poet
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Leeds What makes a poem? Do they have to rhyme? Can they be silly?