The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 10.30am – 12noon)
This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.
If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this great new initiative.
Expression of Interest to participate >
JULY SESSION
The discussion in July will not be on a pre-determined book but will be a readers choice format.
For more information go to
This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern
13/07/2026
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Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who will be in conversation with Paula Gleeson talking about Petronella’s new book at BMI on 20 July at 6pm An unputdownable thriller from the bestselling author of Six Minutes and The Last Trace. Every Time She Wakes is a taut, time-bending thriller about family, identity and defying fate.
Lantern Vaults – Prize Winner
09/07/2026
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Lantern Vaults Prize Winner has been drawn The raffle draw for Amanda Western’s work that brought you Lantern Vaults to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute during the Ballarat Heritage Festival has been drawn. And the winner is… Leigh Maylor, who is thrilled. Leigh was notified by BMI President, Paula Nicholson. BMI Librarian, Rosemary McInerney and Artist,
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Seen Again by Benita Bensch
06/07/2026
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Seen Again: Light On Matrescence Benita Bensch Don’t miss Benita who will be in conversation with Dellaram Vreeland talking about Benita’s new book at BMI on 15 July at 6pm Matrescence is a biological, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual transformation that can leave mothers without the language or support to make sense of who they are. Many
A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026
24/06/2026
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Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests for financial assistance from many organisations, as the month of June draws to a close thus representing the End of the Financial Year for most businesses and indeed Not for Profits. For the BMI, we are already 2 months into our financial year and not
Newsletter – July 2026
24/06/2026
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Rosemary’s New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks – Live Music – Film – LIve Theatre – Message from the Chair – fundraisers Digital version coming soon…
