Education
Kids, Young Adult (YA) and Family Events
A full day of events for young readers and aspiring writers.
Get ready to read, sing, laugh, draw, talk, imagine and discover your next favourite book. From magical picture books and hilarious adventures to powerful stories that help young people understand themselves and the world around them, this special family programming at the National Library of Australia celebrates the joy of books and reading for all ages!
Events
Primary school events
Inspiring a love of reading and writing in young students.
Where learning meets laughter, adventure and a whole lot of silliness. Students in Years 4–6 will meet three of Australia’s most-loved children’s authors, discover how stories come to life and leave buzzing to read, write and create their own. This is literacy learning they’ll talk about all year.
Events
Teacher and group resources
Download curriculum notes, author guides and excursion information. All materials are free for registered teachers.
Secondary school events
Engaging programs for secondary students across writing, media and literature.
The secondary school program is designed to challenge, inspire and connect students with the literary world. From masterclasses with Australian novelists to author-led sessions on the environment, culture and politics, our full-day events are crafted to develop craft and open up career pathways in writing and the arts.
Events
Teacher and group resources
Download curriculum notes, author guides and excursion information. All materials are free for registered teachers.