Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

Ballarat International Foto Biennale | Number One | Gudinski
2021-09-15 10:00 - 2022-01-09 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Ballarat Imaginarium, 119A Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia
Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Spring reading

September 5

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10:00 am

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September 6

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2:00 pm

Free

Lending Library

Books priced from $5 – more for collectable items.

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.

Support the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute through our exciting fundraising events. Every contribution helps preserve a vital piece of Australian heritage.

Book Donations. Our 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.

Vintage & Collectables Shop Our Vintage Shop will be open from 11 until 3pm on Saturday 5 September.

Library Operating Hours. Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 10am to 4pm Tuesday & Thursday – 10am to 3pm Saturday – 9.30am to 12noon.

Holiday Season Closures. The Library will be closed from Monday 21 December to Sunday 3 January and re-open on Monday 4 January 2027.

membership

Library

Author Talks

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.

Exhibition of Works | Melinda Muscat
2021-10-02 10:00 - 2021-11-19 16:00 | Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up, 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Tin Art Workshop | Melinda Muscat
2021-10-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up, 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Champagne Tasting Workshop @ BMI
2021-10-22 17:30 - 19:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

The Reading Room | A book reading & discussion group
2021-10-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up, 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Sparkling Wine Tasting Workshop with Dr Amie Brûlée
2021-11-19 17:30 - 19:00 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

BMI Maker & Community Market | Spring
2021-11-20 09:00 - 14:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

The Reading Room | November
2021-11-30 14:30 - 16:00 | Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up, 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Gather - Podcast Party
2021-12-05 14:00 - 16:00 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

SoundCheck Studios - Summer Sounds 2021
2021-12-11 12:30 - 22:30 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

A Very Motown Christmas with Motor City Sounds
2021-12-18 19:00 - 23:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

BMI Book Sale Fundraiser
2022-01-22 09:00 - 14:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Charlie Wilde 'Allihies' Tour - Ballarat
2022-01-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

The Reading Room | January
2022-01-25 14:30 - 16:00 | Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up, 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, 3350, Australia

The Three Tenors - Ballarat Italian Association
2022-01-30 14:00 - 17:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Ballarat Film Society - Heroic Losers
2022-02-10 19:00 - 21:30 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

The Push All-Ages Tour | Mallrat + Ninajirachi | Ballarat
2022-02-13 13:00 - 15:30 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

The Ballarat Imaginarium - Opening Event
2022-02-18 17:30 - 19:30 | The Ballarat Imaginarium, 119A Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

The Reading Room | February
2022-02-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up, 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Melbourne International Comedy Festival | Outta Town - Ballarat
2022-02-26 20:00 - 22:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Exhibition of Works | Oaky and Ginger Upcycled
2022-03-02 10:00 - 2022-03-20 14:00 | Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up, 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Ballarat Film Society - De Gaulle
2022-03-10 19:00 - 21:30 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat
2022-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

David Quirk - Astonishing Obscurity
2022-03-12 20:00 - 21:30 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

BMI Maker & Community Market
2022-03-20 09:00 - 14:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

To be rescheduled - Beatles Legacy @ The BMI
2022-03-26 20:00 - 22:30 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Ballarat Anzacs | Display | Talks | Research
2022-04-04 10:00 - 2022-04-28 14:00 | Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up, 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, 3350, Australia

BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | A Talk with Garry Snowden
2022-04-07 11:00 - 11:45 | Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up, 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Joe Avati | 25 Live - Have Some Respect Tour
2022-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia
