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.
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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You & Me and the Peanut Butter Beast Launch with Andy GriffithsAndy Griffiths is back at the Library to launch his newest book. This time, special guest Bill Hope is joining him!
/learn/schools-programs/peanut-butter-beast-launch-andy-griffithsPrimary
Make Your MarkThe 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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Big Ideas for Young MindsVictorian secondary school students will dive into a day dedicated to unpacking misinformation in this hands-on day of workshops, tours and more.
/schools-programs/big-ideas-young-minds-secondary 13 August 2025, 10:00am–2:00pmSecondary
Melbourne Out Loud: Life through the lens of Rennie Ellis education kit /learn/schools-programs/melbourne-out-loud-life-through-lens-rennie-ellis-education-kit Secondary
Power and the Ancient World with Professor Mary BeardJoin 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.
/learn/schools-programs/power-and-ancient-world-with-mary-beardSecondary
Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things Launch with Andy Griffiths /learn/schools-programs/adventures-unlimited-andy-griffiths Primary
Beyond the Book school resourcesBeyond the Book: a digital journey through the treasures of the Emmerson Collection student and teacher resource for Visual Arts Levels 9 and 10 Present and Perform (VCAVAP044).
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MIRROR: New views on photography education kitThis kit invites young people from across the state to access and respond creatively to the Library’s photography collection.
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Andy Griffiths' 169-Storey Tree HouseReplay the livestream of The 169-Storey Treehouse book launch here.
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