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: Fairy Tales
Take your pupils on a magical adventure in an interactive exhibition at the Library all about fairy tales!
Self-Guided Visit: Fairy Tales
A self-guided opportunity for schools to discover our upcoming exhibition all about fairy tales.
Gruffalo Granny with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Start the new school year with a treat for your primary class.
America at 250 Study Day
As the United States marks 250 years, has it fulfilled its promise of equality? Reflect on the nation’s founding ideals through people, movements and specific events.
Teacher CPD: South Asians in Britain
Explore new learning resources, oral histories and archival sources to bring the stories of South Asian changemakers to life in your classroom.
Queer Archives Study Day
A-Level students are invited to develop their critical thinking skills through the exploration of queer archival material.
Study Day: Oscar Wilde
A Level students will explore the life and work of Oscar Wilde, with access to rare archival and manuscript material.
Green Libraries Week
Navigating climate mis- and disinformation is the focus of this year’s Green Libraries Week for schools.
Self-guided visit: Agatha Christie
A self-guided opportunity for schools to explore our landmark exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery.
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
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.
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
Celebrate your students’ love of young adult fiction with this two-day crime fiction festival.
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.
Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins, Rival Queens
Experience Tudor life and explore the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots.
Refugee’s Journey: A Drama Workshop
Use drama activities to explore space and characterisation, while learning about the experiences of refugees.
Once Upon a Time
Through exploring the story of the Three Little Pigs, pupils will develop storytelling skills, strengthening their literacy and oracy.
Write Like a Poet
What makes a poem? Do they have to rhyme? Can they be silly?
Musical Storytellers
Combine literacy with music to have fun developing vocabulary, oracy and comprehension skills.
Once Upon a Time: Tell a Story
Students take a well-known story and develop storytelling skills through performance, strengthening their literacy and language skills.