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Schools programs

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 our Victorian Curriculum 2.0 aligned facilitated workshops and tours, as well as our free self-guided trails.

Please see our wide variety of schools programs below, ranging from Foundation through to VCE.

Additional teacher resources and links to event recordings can be found here.

To find out more about your visit to State Library Victoria, such as bus parking, maps, conditions of entry and our Child Safety Statement, please see the Plan your visit page.

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Primary Australian History Tour (Online)

Sharpen your students' historical and critical thinking skills through key items from the State Library’s collection.

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Primary

Online

View of Ned Kelly armour on display in the Redmond Barry Reading Room. The armour is in a glass case. Primary Australian History Tour (Onsite)

Sharpen your students' historical and critical thinking skills through key items from the State Library’s collection.

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Primary

Onsite

materials including pens, glue and paper cutouts being prepared for a zine Independent Publishing Workshop

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

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Secondary

Onsite

Screenshot of old medieval text Medieval Calligraphy Workshop

Students will explore the medieval world of parchment paper, coloured powders and gold leaf in this hands-on calligraphy experience.

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Primary

Secondary

Onsite

Self-Guided Visits and Trails

Explore the Library at your leisure!

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Primary

Secondary

Onsite

A girl smiles as she writes with pencil on paper Create Your Own Book Workshop

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

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Primary

Onsite

Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation Education Resources

Is it real or fake? In the Library’s newest exhibition, Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation, students are asked to unpack how misinformation has shaped our lives and culture. 

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Hybrid

Secondary

Online

Onsite

Resources

Andy Griffiths You & Me and the Peanut Butter Beast Launch with Andy Griffiths

Andy Griffiths is back at the Library to launch his newest book. This time, special guest Bill Hope is joining him!

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Primary

Online

Group of kids smiling Make Your Mark

The Library’s writing helpline is open for business with author Alice Pung OAM and illustrator Sher Rill Ng manning the desk. They need your help to identify storytelling problems!

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Primary

Online