School programs

Learn with us onsite and online.

The Library provides a range of programs to support both primary and secondary students, from research basics and critical thinking to subject-specific sessions and self-guided visits.

Book with us to access facilitated workshops and free self-guided trails. Find out more about our programs for students from Foundation to VCE below, or check out our resources for teachers.

Learn more about our COVID-safe procedures, bus parking and our historic building and grounds on our Plan your visit page.

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Find the right program for you and your students by selecting from the relevant filters below.

Self-guided visits and trails

Book your school group to explore the Library at your leisure!

Primary Secondary Onsite

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Independent publishing workshop

Take this schools' workshop to explore artists’ books and independent publications, then create your own magazine to share your ideas.

Secondary Onsite

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Research fundamentals workshop

In this interactive session we'll share practical strategies to motivate middle-year students to be more discerning with information they find online.

Secondary Online Onsite

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Primary research skills workshop

This fun workshop combines humour, surprise and practical tips to help primary students become successful researchers.

Primary Online Onsite

Research essentials for VCE students

These video tutorials will help senior secondary students learn how to quickly access our huge collection of online resources from home.

Secondary Resources

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Create your own book workshop

Be immersed in the world of books in this interactive workshop, storytelling session and self-guided experience.

Primary Onsite

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VCE research skills workshop

This intensive workshop introduces students to practical research strategies and tools vital to success in senior secondary school and beyond.

Secondary Online Onsite

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Research essentials for secondary students

This series of video tutorials will help students in Years 7 to 10 learn practical research skills.