Print Logo

Exhibition-related programs

Our curriculum-based programs allow students to engage with the Library's collections through exhibitions, tours and workshops.

All programs are run by the education team and held at the Library. Programs complement the VELS and Australian curriculum and many are supported by online education resources.

The education team also delivers regional programs such as Travelling Treasures.

The Centre for Youth Literature runs additional programs throughout the year.

Teachers can take school groups on self-guided visits to the Library, but bookings still need to be made.

Programs

Programs are held at the Library and are available from 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

All programs must be pre-booked.

Look!

'Look!' collage critters workshop

During the 'Look!' collage critters workshop students will tour the Look! exhibition then make a fantasy creature out of collage that they can take back to school.

'Look!' exhibition and Library highlights tour

Students will explore the world of picture books through the 'Look!' exhibition and Library highlights tour.

'Look!' picture this: workshop

Students will view the Look! exhibition before making a collaborative picture book using various materials in the 'Look!' picture this: workshop.

The changing face of Victoria

'The changing face of Victoria' exhibition tour

During 'The changing face of Victoria' exhibition tour students will develop an understanding of the arrival of European settlers in Victoria and the Aboriginal people who preceded them.

Contesting Kelly

In Contesting Kelly students will analyse primary sources related to Ned Kelly and decide whether he was a hero or a villain.

The Hoddle Waddle

The Hoddle Waddle is a self-guided tour of the CBD during which students use teamwork and problem-solving skills to navigate the city, find clues and discover locations.

Making the Ned Kelly armour workshop

Students will make a replica of Ned Kelly's armour as part of the Making the Ned Kelly armour workshop after viewing The changing face of Victoria exhibition.

Melbourne: the early days

Students will see historic artwork and discover characters and events central to the birth of Melbourne in Melbourne: the early days.

My early Melbourne workshop

After viewing The changing face of Victoria exhibition, students will play the role of guest curator in the My early Melbourne workshop.

Mirror of the world

'Mirror of the world' exhibition tour

The 'Mirror of the world' exhibition tour gives students the opportunity to view historical examples of writing such as a cuneiform tablet and early printed works.

Make your own book workshop

In the Make your own book workshop students will visit the Mirror of the world exhibition before making their own book that they can take back to school with them.

Medieval calligraphy workshop

After visiting the Mirror of the world exhibition, students will make their own illuminated manuscript page as part of the Medieval calligraphy workshop.

Content, including images, text and multimedia, provided on the State Library of Victoria website is protected by copyright. You may download, display, print or reproduce this content in unaltered form for educational purposes, non-commercial research or study. Any use or referral of content from this website must include full and proper acknowledgement. For any other use or more information please contact the Library (copyright@slv.vic.gov.au). This website contains links to a range of external web pages which are provided for information; however, the State Library of Victoria does not endorse or guarantee the content of these linked resources.