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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 primary and secondary teachers.

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Secondary Australian History Workshop (Online)

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

Secondary Online
Two schoolboys in maroon jackets looking at a tablet

Research Fundamentals Workshop (Online)

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
Photo of Mary Beard, a white woman with long grey hair wearing a red top. On the left is a green graphic overlay with white text that says 'Schools'.

Power and the Ancient World with Professor Mary Beard

Join Mary Beard and Rhiannon Evans in a conversation about what we can learn from the classical past - exploring power, free speech, leadership and gender through the lens of the ancient world.

Secondary Online Onsite

Self-Guided Visits and Trails

Explore the Library at your leisure!

Primary Secondary Onsite
4 teens in 70s clothing on dragster bikes

Melbourne Out Loud: Life through the lens of Rennie Ellis education kit

Secondary Resources

Secondary Australian History Workshop (Onsite)

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

Secondary Onsite
A teacher assists a female Year 12 student at a computer

VCE Research Skills Workshop (Onsite)

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

Secondary Onsite
Two schoolboys in maroon jackets looking at a tablet

Research Fundamentals Workshop (Onsite)

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

Secondary 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.

Secondary Onsite