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SUMMARY:Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your winter reading
DESCRIPTION:May 31\n@\n10:00 am\n–\nJune 1\n@\n2:00 pm \nFree \nLending Library \nBooks priced from $1 – more for collectable items.\nPhoto: Pexels – Clem Onojeghuo\nDon’t miss our book sale this weekend. \nAdmission 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! \nWe will have some children’s books for your kids and grand kids. Plus\, all proceeds are help to support our Library programs. \n\n\nBook Donations. \nOur book sales are an important fundraiser for our independent BMI Library\, if you would like to clear your book shelves we are happy to take donations of books that have been loved. We will also accept\, DVDs\, Vinyl Records and CDs. We can take delivery during our usual Library operating hours. \nLibrary Operating Hours. \nMonday\, Wednesday & Friday – 10am to 4pm \nTuesday & Thursday – 10am to 3pm \nSaturday – 9.30am to 12noon. \n\nmembership\n\n\nLibrary\n\n\nAuthor Talks\n\n \nThis 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.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-june-2025/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Fundraiser,Library,Members
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SUMMARY:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport
DESCRIPTION:Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n\n \nSeptember 4\n@\n6:00 pm\n–\n7:00 pm \n$11.78 \nMinerva Space \n\nGet Tickets\n \nImage courtesy The Wheeler Centre\nThe Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \nby Tracey Lee Holmes \nWith honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back\non a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \nFor over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  \nNow\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all. \nA sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories\nof athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue\nto shape the world of sport. \nThe Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\nMore About Tracey Lee Holmes \nTracey Lee Holmes\nIn a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. \nShe has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. \nTracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\,\na mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador\nfor the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth.\nShe is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her\nMasters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \nTracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \nTess Armstrong\nAbout Tess Armstrong \nTess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children.\nTess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \nGet tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nAbout The Wheeler Centre \n\n  \nThe Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. \nMelbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. \nSince 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \nThis event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n\n \nThis 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.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-twc-tracey-lee-holmes/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Culture,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Talk
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SUMMARY:Spring Book Sale | Reward yourself with loads of Summer reading
DESCRIPTION:September 6\n@\n10:00 am\n–\nSeptember 7\n@\n2:00 pm \nFree \nLending Library \nBooks priced from $1 – more for collectable items.\n\nDon’t miss our book sale this weekend. \nAdmission 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! \nWe will have some children’s books for your kids and grand kids. Plus\, all proceeds are help to support our Library programs. \n\n\nBook Donations. \nOur book sales are an important fundraiser for our independent BMI Library\, if you would like to clear your book shelves we are happy to take donations of books that have been loved. We will also accept\, DVDs\, Vinyl Records and CDs. We can take delivery during our usual Library operating hours. \nLibrary Operating Hours. \nMonday\, Wednesday & Friday – 10am to 4pm \nTuesday & Thursday – 10am to 3pm \nSaturday – 9.30am to 12noon. \n\nmembership\n\n\nLibrary\n\n\nAuthor Talks\n\n \nThis 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.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-september-2025/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Fundraiser,Members
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