BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231004T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231004T113000 DTSTAMP:20230914T015032Z CREATED:20230717T010541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T015032Z UID:41747-1696415400-1696419000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Victorian Seniors Festival DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-of-the-ballaarat-mechanics-institute-victorian-seniors-festival/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BMI-woodcut_bags.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230928T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230928T200000 DTSTAMP:20230925T070216Z CREATED:20230804T042100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T070216Z UID:42765-1695924000-1695931200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Tania Farrelly DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-tania-farrelly/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tania-farrelly-promotional-squre.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230924T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230924T220000 DTSTAMP:20230914T015126Z CREATED:20230705T042605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T015126Z UID:41364-1695589200-1695592800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-6/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/night-tours-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230924T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230924T200000 DTSTAMP:20230914T015134Z CREATED:20230705T042602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T015134Z UID:41363-1695582000-1695585600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-5/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/night-tours-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230923T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230923T230000 DTSTAMP:20230825T030733Z CREATED:20230825T020345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T030733Z UID:44076-1695497400-1695510000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Australian Burlesque Festival | The Big Teaser DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-big-teaser/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Burlesque ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/burlesque.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230920T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230920T200000 DTSTAMP:20230912T043031Z CREATED:20230705T055031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T043031Z UID:41381-1695232800-1695240000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Meet the Author | Justin Smith DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-justin-smith/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/justin-smith-john-pallot-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230916T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230916T180000 DTSTAMP:20230825T030905Z CREATED:20230804T052600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T030905Z UID:42786-1694883600-1694887200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Chamber Music in Ballarat | All Beethoven Duo Recital DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/all-beethoven-duo-recital/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Classical Music,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Square-promotional.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230914T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230914T210000 DTSTAMP:20230912T011354Z CREATED:20230202T033121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011354Z UID:33974-1694719800-1694725200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Ema DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-ema/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ema01.jpg-e1675308876596.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230823T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230823T203000 DTSTAMP:20230811T040043Z CREATED:20230713T051346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T040043Z UID:41664-1692817200-1692822600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-4-2/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230823T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230823T203000 DTSTAMP:20230811T040043Z CREATED:20230713T051346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T040043Z UID:41664-1692817200-1692822600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-4-2/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230827T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230827T220000 DTSTAMP:20230705T043532Z CREATED:20230705T041857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T043532Z UID:41357-1693170000-1693173600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-4/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/night-tours-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230827T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230827T200000 DTSTAMP:20230705T043517Z CREATED:20230705T041900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T043517Z UID:41358-1693162800-1693166400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-3/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/night-tours-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230826T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230826T213000 DTSTAMP:20230726T024259Z CREATED:20230726T024254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T024259Z UID:42329-1693080000-1693085400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Sweeney Preston & Ethan Cavanagh: Presentation is Everything | SPECIAL TAPING DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/presentation-is-everything/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Eventbrite-Lead-Image-e1690339348319.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230823T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230823T203000 DTSTAMP:20230811T040043Z CREATED:20230713T051346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T040043Z UID:41664-1692817200-1692822600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-4-2/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230818T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230818T160000 DTSTAMP:20230801T015937Z CREATED:20230801T011327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T015937Z UID:42439-1692352800-1692374400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Conservation for non-conservators DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/conversation-for-non-conservators-amaga/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Conservation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Volunteers-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230812T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230812T211500 DTSTAMP:20230802T022033Z CREATED:20220630T020615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T022033Z UID:19932-1691870400-1691874900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Daniel Connell - I'm Always Sore DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/daniel-connell/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/daniel-connell-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230810T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230810T210000 DTSTAMP:20230912T011409Z CREATED:20230202T031313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011409Z UID:33959-1691695800-1691701200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - While at War (Mientras dure la guerra) DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-whileatwar/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/vdq-TkpVIQY-e1675308153820.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230729T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230729T230000 DTSTAMP:20230705T235423Z CREATED:20230614T020804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T235423Z UID:40564-1690657200-1690671600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fanny Lumsden: Hey Dawn Tour - Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/hey-dawn-tour/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/fanny-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230723T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230723T220000 DTSTAMP:20230705T041631Z CREATED:20230705T040454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T041631Z UID:41354-1690146000-1690149600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/night-tours-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230723T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230723T200000 DTSTAMP:20230705T041742Z CREATED:20230705T040742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T041742Z UID:41337-1690138800-1690142400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-1/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/night-tours-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230722T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230722T200000 DTSTAMP:20230705T234644Z CREATED:20230620T044609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T234644Z UID:40732-1690052400-1690056000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Feltopia World Tour | Randy Feltface DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/feltopia-world-tour/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/feltopia.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230713T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230713T210000 DTSTAMP:20230912T011400Z CREATED:20230202T032934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011400Z UID:33969-1689276600-1689282000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Lake of Scars DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-lakeofscars/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/r0_0_1160_1578_w1160_h1578_fmax-e1675307860713.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20230515T053446Z CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230707T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230707T200000 DTSTAMP:20230706T042322Z CREATED:20230626T052415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T042322Z UID:41071-1688756400-1688760000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Six Strings\, One Heart | Australian Concert Tour: Spanish Guitar DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/six-strings-one-heart-spanish-guitar/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/andrea-gonzalez-caballero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230704T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230704T200000 DTSTAMP:20230501T043505Z CREATED:20230404T025826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T043505Z UID:37295-1688497200-1688500800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Meet the Author | A. J. Lyndon DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-aj-lyndon/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cannon-ballarat-2019-e1680574946680.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20230515T053446Z CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230702T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230702T200000 DTSTAMP:20230630T053237Z CREATED:20230620T054655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T053237Z UID:40743-1688320800-1688328000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Be_ Hear/Now Live Music Festival | Cassells and Band: Folk & Verse DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/be_-hear-now-live-music-festival-cassells-and-band-folk-verse/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cassells-eventpromo-BHN23-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230630T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230630T150000 DTSTAMP:20230508T025730Z CREATED:20230406T032945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T025730Z UID:37636-1688133600-1688137200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Meet the Author | Maya Linnell DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-maya-linnell/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/unnamed1-e1680747452966.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20230515T053446Z CREATED:20230515T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230621T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230621T190000 DTSTAMP:20230605T034811Z CREATED:20230411T035700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T034811Z UID:37790-1687370400-1687374000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exploring the Path to Clean Energy with Alan Finkel (Ballarat) DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria.  \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum  The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-wheeler-centre-powering-up-alan-finkel-in-ballarat/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Powering-Up-with-Alan-Finkel-square.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR