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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.
Love and devotion
'Love and devotion' exhibition tour
In the 'Love and devotion' exhibition tour, school groups view rare Persian manuscripts and learn about the stories they depict.
Extended Medieval calligraphy workshop
The Extended Medieval calligraphy workshop combines tours of the Love and devotion and Mirror of the world exhibitions with a fun calligraphy exercise.
'Love and devotion' Comic Life workshop
Students in the Comic Life workshop create their own digital story to take home, based on one of the Persian stories depicted in the Love and devotion exhibition.
'Love and devotion' Persian puppets workshop
After a tour of Love and devotion, students in the Persian puppets workshop make their own puppets based on characters in the exhibition.
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.
