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CDS Victoria, Collection Deposit Scheme | Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is now registered as a charity for donations. We are raising funds to purchase new display shelves to improve access, usability, and comfort for our community. 
 
Anyone can now select the ‘Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’ from the charities list and donations will flow to our account, once the campaign is completed we will receive donated funds.
 
If anyone has any questions please contact the Library. 

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Sherlock Holmes statue promoting BMI Trivia Night Fundraiser

Trivia Night Fundraiser

26 August Doors open 6.45pm | Tickets also available at the door

$25 per person | $20 BMI members

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Minerva's Secrets Night Tours

Tue 19 May with special visit to Lantern Vaults

Tour 1 at 7pm – Tour 2 at 9pm. 

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BMI Fundraising Events book donation promotional image

Calling for Pre-loved books

These donation assist in our Library Fundraising Activities

We can take delivery during regular Library operating hours. See website footer.

 Coming in November…

Stella Day Out, Ballarat, Rachael Johns & Margaret Hickey

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Spring Season, History Talks:

Ballarat's Henry Lawson - The Dragon's Den - Gold! Gold! Gold!

Wed 3, 17 & 24 September, 5.30pm. 

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Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Stylised illustration of woman in wide-brimmed black hat
Vintage Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop

 Pre-Sale $60 from 6 Aug to 9 Aug - $65 thereafter

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The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2026 Calendar

Featuring illustrations from our Heritage Book Collection $40

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Tax Deductible 

Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.

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Our Challenge

Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges. 

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