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. 
 
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JULY SESSION

The discussion in July will not be on a pre-determined book but will be a readers choice format.

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This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution

Colourful woven African basket with leather handles on kitchen bench

Women of the Well, 107 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

21/07/2026 No Comments

Women of the Well  170 Sturt Street – pop in to say hello to Mary & Mary No strangers to the BMI as they supported our Design Markets here in the Minerva Space. We wish them well in their new enterprise. Their shop at 170 Sturt Street certainly enhances our little shopping strip. Open Monday

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Every Time She Wakes book cover by Petronella McGovern

Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern

13/07/2026 No Comments

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.

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