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2026 Schools Program: Term 3

2026 Schools Program: Term 3

Media and information literacy skills workshops

Workshops to build critical thinking as well as media and information literacy skills.

Teacher standing beside high school students seated at a desk in the State Library

Onsite research strategies workshop

Tue 27 Jan – Fri 11 Dec 2026 · 10am–12pm until Dec 11

Years 7–12 students learn to search effectively using State Library’s catalogue.

Live at the Library

Online research strategies workshop

Tue 27 Jan – Fri 11 Dec 2026 · 9am–12pm until Dec 11

Years 7–12 students build research skills in an interactive workshop.

Collection of newspaper covers: The Australian, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Economist, The Courier Mail, China Daily, Wired.

Using news for research: a media literacy workshop

Tue 3 Feb 2026 · 9–9:40am until Oct 29

Years 7–12 students explore strategies for using news effectively as an information source.

Balloons with text: Purpose. Author. Reference. Time. You.

Let's PARTY: an information literacy workshop

Thu 19 Feb 2026 · 9–9:40am until Oct 27

Years 4–6 students learn to tell fact from fiction.

Special event workshops

Connect with us 'Live at the Library' through our free, interactive workshops.

Charlie, Virtual Veteran, custom AI generated image by Hugging Face, 2024.

Meet Charlie: your AI guide to World War I

Thu 30 Apr 2026 · 9–9:40am until Nov 3

Years 7–10 students unlock the stories and insights of World War I.

Mickey Woonoo portrait, with King plate around his neck and holding a spear and boomerang. Inscribed on King plate Mickey Woonoo - Narkool - Dalleburra.

First Nations collections workshop (Years 7–10)

Tue 24 Mar 2026 · 9–9:40am until Dec 3

Years 7–10 students discover the technological innovations developed by early First Nations Australians.

Aboriginal artefacts including boomerangs, nulla nulla and shields

First Nations collections workshop (Years 4–6)

Tue 24 Mar 2026 · 2–2:40pm until Dec 3

Years 4–6 students explore the meaning of place and Country.

Onsite activities

Coming to State Library of Queensland? Enhance your visit with the following activities.

Students looking at State Library of Queensland building map, level 1

Explore State Library: a treasure hunt

Tue 27 Jan – Fri 11 Dec 2026 · 10am–2:30pm

An exciting journey through all 5 floors of State Library.

Students looking up at Black Opium by Fiona Foley

Explore First Nations artworks

Tue 27 Jan – Fri 11 Dec 2026 · 10am–2:30pm

Discover 3 extraordinary First Nations public art installations at State Library.

Students and teacher in independent study session at State Library of Queensland

Independent study

Tue 27 Jan – Fri 11 Dec 2026 · 10am–12pm until Dec 11

A study space for years 7–12 students, with access to State Library collections.

Group of students interacting with touch screens at Anzac Square Memorial Galleries

Booking required

Anzac Square Memorial Galleries school tour

Today · 10:30–11:30am until Dec 30 2026

A free school tour exploring Queensland’s military history.

For teachers

Opportunities for teachers in Term 3.

Teachers seated in auditorium, 2025 Curriculum Connect Symposium

Teacher information sessions

Thu 5 Feb 2026 · 3:15–3:45pm until Oct 28

Learn what’s on for schools at State Library of Queensland through our free teacher information sessions. Connect directly with the Schools Engagement team to explore upcoming workshops and programs for students, preview new classroom resources, and learn about special events and professional development opportunities. These sessions are a great way to discover how to make the most of what State Library offers schools. Thu 5 Feb – Connecting with State Library in 2026 Overview of upcoming programs and highlights of new resources. Thu 26 Feb – Anzac Square Memorial Galleries and Queensland’s war stories Preparing for Anzac Day and exploring new commemorative resources. Thu 7 May – What’s On: Term 2 Mabo Day, Reconciliation Week, and new resources. Thu 4 Jun – What’s On: Term 3 Exploring Media and Information Literacy initiatives and new resources. Tue 1 Sep – What’s On: Term 4 Preparing for Remembrance Day. Wed 28 Oct – Connecting with State Library in 2027 Preview of the 2027 Schools Program and upcoming opportunities for schools. Session details: Sessions will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. Live only (sessions are not recorded). Open to all Queensland teachers. Bookings for this workshop close 30 minutes before the event.

Teachers and students

Discover more learning opportunities for teachers and students at State Library.

Teacher and student using laptop.