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Summer Book Sale | Stockpile for the holidays

November 30 @ 10:00 am - December 1 @ 2:00 pm

Free

Lending Library

Books priced from $1 – more for collectable items.

Image, artist impression only | Photo by | helloiamtugce 

Don’t miss our book sale this weekend.

Admission and parking are free (one hour on Saturday, all day Sunday). There are hundreds of books – some of which are in gently used condition and some in mint condition – and many start at a dollar or two. And it’s not just books – there are CDs, DVDs, framed prints from our image collection and more!

We will have some children’s books for your kids and grand kids. Plus, all proceeds are help to support our Library programs.

This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.

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