Onsite experiences

Onsite research strategies workshop

Free I Maximum 50 students (teacher supervision required) I Years 7–12 I 2 hour session I 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 12.30–2.30pm

In this interactive workshop, led by a library professional, students in Years 7–12 will learn how to construct effective search inquiries and use State Library’s One Search catalogue to access a wide range of resources, including e-books, databases and news archives.

These sessions support the completion of research assessments or external exam tasks, foster critical thinking and support media and information literacy skills, and equip students for academic achievement and lifelong success.

Workshop notes:

• Teachers are to provide a research topic or copy of student assessment to assist with workshop delivery.
• Each student will need a laptop to participate in this workshop.
• Bookings for these workshops close 10 business days before event date.

Independent study 

Free I Maximum 50 students (teacher supervision required) I Years 7–12 I 2 hour session I 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 12:30–2:30 pm

Book our schools study space, designed for independent study, group work or quiet instruction, with convenient access to State Library’s extensive collections.

Please note: Librarian assistance is not included with this booking. To further support your students’ research skills, we recommend booking our onsite Research Strategies workshop.

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 tour

Plan 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.  

Support pre- and post-visit student engagement with the exhibition with these classroom resources:  

• Primary education resource
• Secondary education resource

Explore State Library: a treasure hunt

Free I Maximum 35 students (teacher supervision required) I Years 4–10 I 10:00 am – 2:30 pm I self-guided

We invite you to explore all 5 floors of State Library and lead small groups on an exciting journey of discovery! Simply download the Explore State Library: a treasure hunt resource to start your adventure.

Please note: Groups must be supervised by an adult, with a maximum of 10 students per small group to ensure safety and quality of experience.

Explore First Nations artworks

Free I Maximum 35 students (teacher supervision required) I Years 7–12 I 10:00 am – 2:30 pm I self-guided

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.