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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.

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Two teenagers writing and laughing at a desk Creative Writing Workshop

In this unique, hands-on workshop, students will explore how everything from places and objects to personal experiences can be used to inspire creative writing.

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Secondary

Onsite

Group of teenagers on stage talking Top Talks 2026

Hear firsthand from last year’s top performing Extended Investigation students at the 2026 VCE Top Talks.

/toptalks 06 March 2026, 10:30am–2:00pm

Secondary

Online

Onsite

In front of you are a large group of secondary school students in a classroom, facing a screen, mid-lesson VCE Research Skills Workshop

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

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Secondary

Onsite

Three young school children looking up at painting of Melbourne Town Hall Curator Tours

Learn the story behind creating an exhibition at State Library Victoria.

/schools-programs/curator-tours

Secondary

Onsite

Amelia Mellor Historical Fiction Writing with Amelia Mellor

Download this free, 10-lesson unit of work and show students how to write stories that transport readers back in time.

/learn/schools-programs/historical-fiction-writing-amelia-mellor

Primary

Resources

Secondary Australian History Workshop

Use historical thinking skills to step back in time to examine the changing features of Victoria.

/learn/schools-programs/secondary-australian-history-workshop

Secondary

Onsite

Primary Research Skills Workshop (Online)

Primary Research Skills Workshop

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Primary

Online

Primary Research Skills Workshop (Onsite)

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

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Primary

Onsite

Two schoolboys in maroon jackets looking at a tablet 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. 

/learn/schools-programs/research-skills-workshop

Secondary

Onsite