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Explore our free onsite activities, workshops, and self-guided experiences to help students engage with State Library’s collections. 

Teacher standing with students seated at a large table in the Level 3 study space at the State Library,  in front of library bookshelves
Onsite research strategies workshop

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

Years 7–12 students learn to search effectively using State Library’s catalogue.
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Students and teacher in independent study session at State Library of Queensland
Independent study

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

A study space for years 7-12 students, with access to State Library collections.
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Black and white vinylcut artwork by Billy Missi titled Untitled | Constellation and Kinship, featuring intricate leaf-like patterns connected by bold circular and linear forms, with a central band of stylised motifs running diagonally.
Explore exhibitions: Billy Missi'n Wakain Thamai
Free I 25 Oct to 22 Feb 2026, kuril dhagun I Teacher supervision required I Years 7–12 I 10:00 am – 2:30 pm I 20 minute self-guided tourPlan a self-guided visit to Billy Missi’n Wakain Thamai this term to connect your students with Torres Strait Islander culture and storytelling through these powerful works of visual art. Featuring 26 of Billy Missi’s (1970–2012) most significant artworks, including rare and never-before-seen monoprints, etchings, and linoprints, this exhibition celebrates his pioneering influence on Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) printmaking as a contemporary art form.
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Students looking at State Library of Queensland building map, level 1
Explore State Library: a treasure hunt

Tue 27 Jan – Fri 11 Dec · 10am–2:30pm

An exciting journey through all 5 floors of State Library.
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Students looking up at Black Opium by Fiona Foley
Explore First Nations artworks

Tue 27 Jan – Fri 11 Dec · 10am–2:30pm

Discover 3 extraordinary First Nations public art installations at State Library of Queensland: MAIWAR Yunggulba (2017) by Megan Cope, Kurilpa Country by Lilla Watson, and Black Opium (2006) by Fiona Foley. Download the Explore First Nations artworks resource to help your students uncover the profound significance and powerful stories of these remarkable artworks.
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Invite State Library into your classroom with our free and interactive workshops, live-streamed through Microsoft Teams. 'Live at the Library' workshops are the perfect incursion for your class, providing your students with opportunities to explore extraordinary items from State Library's heritage collections and learn research strategies that will help them excel in their assessments.
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Discover tours and resources to connect students with Queensland's wartime history (WWI to present day conflicts).
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