BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.17.0//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: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 BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240820T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240820T200000 DTSTAMP:20250325T051523Z CREATED:20240430T023540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T051523Z UID:54352-1724176800-1724184000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Anna Romer 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/anna-romer/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/square-promo-anna-romer-v-4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240819T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240819T213000 DTSTAMP:20250325T063056Z CREATED:20240716T061946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T063056Z UID:57341-1724088600-1724103000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final 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/herald-sun-aria-semi-final/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Herald-Sun-Aria-Dinner-and-Show-Package-Flyer-2024-Instagram-Post.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240814T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240814T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T013843Z CREATED:20240520T011424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T013843Z UID:55297-1723662000-1723667400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Happiness\, Success & the Law of Karma 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-series-14-aug-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240811T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240817T213000 DTSTAMP:20250325T064952Z CREATED:20240717T001750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T064952Z UID:57361-1723372200-1723930200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Competition 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/freemasons-vocal-competition/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/vocal-e1721174871956.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240809T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240809T210000 DTSTAMP:20250325T112255Z CREATED:20240604T033411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T112255Z UID:55847-1723233600-1723237200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Daniel Connell - Little Aussie Battler 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-aussie-battler/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/daniel-oconnell-little-aussie-battler-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240808T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240808T210000 DTSTAMP:20250325T143034Z CREATED:20240130T002804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143034Z UID:50611-1723145400-1723150800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Army of Shadows 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-army-of-shadows/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/army-of-shadows-e1706575038721.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240808T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240808T200000 DTSTAMP:20250325T112257Z CREATED:20240429T031641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T112257Z UID:54288-1723140000-1723147200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Margaret Hickey 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/margaret-hickey/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/square-promo-margaret-hickey-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240807T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240807T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T011342Z CREATED:20240520T011044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T011342Z UID:55294-1723057200-1723062600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Happiness\, Success & the Law of Karma 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-series-7-aug-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240807T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240807T190000 DTSTAMP:20250325T061146Z CREATED:20240704T051426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T061146Z UID:56958-1723051800-1723057200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics | Public Talk 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/dark-matter/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Science Week,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/square-elizabetta.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240804T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240804T154500 DTSTAMP:20240717T232452Z CREATED:20240716T042503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T232452Z UID:57313-1722780000-1722786300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Preludes\, Intermezzi and Nocturnes | Program 2 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/preludes-intermezzi-and-nocturnes-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Concert-graphics-Square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240803T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240803T194500 DTSTAMP:20250325T061828Z CREATED:20240716T042041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T061828Z UID:57298-1722708000-1722714300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Preludes\, Intermezzi and Nocturnes 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/preludes-intermezzi-and-nocturnes/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Concert-graphics-Square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240801T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240829T223000 DTSTAMP:20240520T020238Z CREATED:20240520T020059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T020238Z UID:55314-1722533400-1724970600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club 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/ballarat-chess-club-aug-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240731T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240731T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T013636Z CREATED:20240520T013514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T013636Z UID:55309-1722452400-1722457800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Happiness\, Success & the Law of Karma 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-series-31-jul-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240729T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240729T200000 DTSTAMP:20250325T113538Z CREATED:20240605T015052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113538Z UID:55878-1722276000-1722283200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Leah Kaminsky & Jacinta Halloran 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/kaminsky-halloran/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/promo-square-from-poster-leah-jacinta.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T143000 DTSTAMP:20250325T071410Z CREATED:20240614T045623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T071410Z UID:56207-1721998800-1722004200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Regional Event | Introduction to the BMI Collection 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/rare-books-melbourne-regional-event-introduction-to-the-bmi-collection/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Important Dates,Rare Book Week,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG39-BMI-crop.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240724T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240724T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T010944Z CREATED:20240520T010815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T010944Z UID:55292-1721847600-1721853000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Happiness\, Success & the Law of Karma 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-series-24-jul-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240722T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240727T150000 DTSTAMP:20250325T072904Z CREATED:20240625T090014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T072904Z UID:56453-1721644200-1722092400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Rare Book Week | BMI Vintage Book Sale 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/rare-book-week-bmi-vintage-book-sale/ LOCATION:hooper Room CATEGORIES:About us,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Rare Book Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/promo-square-vintage-book-sale-v3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240721T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240721T160000 DTSTAMP:20250325T071407Z CREATED:20240627T030459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T071407Z UID:56613-1721566800-1721577600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fashions in Time Mannequin Parade & Devonshire Tea Fundraiser 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/fashions-in-time/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/square-promo-fashion-in-time.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240717T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240717T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T010743Z CREATED:20240520T010549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T010743Z UID:55290-1721242800-1721248200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Detox & Simplify - 3 Steps to Uncomplicate Your Life 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-series-17-jul-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240716T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240716T200000 DTSTAMP:20250325T110700Z CREATED:20240612T054536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T110700Z UID:56092-1721152800-1721160000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Louise Le Nay 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/louise-le-nay/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/square-promo-louise-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240712T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240712T200000 DTSTAMP:20250325T121216Z CREATED:20240514T061801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T121216Z UID:54564-1720807200-1720814400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Léonie Kelsall 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/leonie-kelsall/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/square-promo-leonie-kelsall-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240711T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240711T210000 DTSTAMP:20250325T143049Z CREATED:20240130T001431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143049Z UID:50597-1720726200-1720731600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | The New Boy 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-the-new-boy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-new-boy-scaled-e1706574079357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240710T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240710T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T010519Z CREATED:20240520T010116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T010519Z UID:55286-1720638000-1720643400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Detox & Simplify - 3 Steps to Uncomplicate Your Life 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-series-10-jul-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240704T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240725T223000 DTSTAMP:20240520T020449Z CREATED:20240520T020300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T020449Z UID:55316-1720114200-1721946600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club 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/ballarat-chess-club-jul-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240703T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240703T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T010039Z CREATED:20240520T005851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T010039Z UID:55282-1720033200-1720038600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Detox & Simplify - 3 Steps to Uncomplicate Your Life 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-series-3-jul-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240626T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240626T203000 DTSTAMP:20250325T122257Z CREATED:20240516T004219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T122257Z UID:54715-1719428400-1719433800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Happiness Confidence & The Power Of The Mind\, A Public Talk with Kelsang Luma 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-power-of-the-mind-kadampa/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/HCPM-Ballarat-PT-June.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240619T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240619T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T005401Z CREATED:20240520T005039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T005401Z UID:55277-1718823600-1718829000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Anger Management 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-series-19-jun-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240617T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T150000 DTSTAMP:20250325T071412Z CREATED:20240530T040409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T071412Z UID:55716-1718618400-1722006000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Human Designs | Zlatko Balazic & John McKee (aka Jack Morph): Featuring the art of Melinda Muscat 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/human-designs-melinda-muscat/ LOCATION:Hugh Williamson Foyer\, Level 1 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Winter Festival,BMI Produced Event,Exhibition,Festival,Projection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/baroque-wonderland-adjusted-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240613T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240613T210000 DTSTAMP:20250325T143052Z CREATED:20240129T233757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143052Z UID:50586-1718307000-1718312400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Alcarràs 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-alcarras/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/alcarras-e1706571998967.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240612T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240612T203000 DTSTAMP:20250325T142553Z CREATED:20240520T003854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142553Z UID:55271-1718218800-1718224200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Anger Management 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-series-12-jun-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR