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

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

Live at the Library
Online research strategies workshop

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

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

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

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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

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

Lance Bombardier Greg Meller picks a poppy following the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli, 2004.
Get ready for Remembrance Day: a special workshop for schools

Years 4–9 students uncover the experiences of Queenslanders who played pivotal roles in World War I.

Queensland Trivia Quiz
The Great Queensland Trivia Quiz: round 2, 2026

Years 4–9 students compete to take home the crown as Queensland’s trivia champions.

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)

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)

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

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Onsite activities

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

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

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

Students looking at State Library of Queensland building map, level 1
Explore State Library: a treasure hunt

An exciting journey through all 5 floors of State Library.

Students looking up at Black Opium by Fiona Foley
Explore First Nations artworks

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

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

A free school tour exploring Queensland’s military history.

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For teachers

Opportunities for teachers in Term 4.

Teachers seated in auditorium, 2025 Curriculum Connect Symposium
Teacher information sessions
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Teachers and students

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

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