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SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Spring reading
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/book-sale-spring-bmi/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T035434Z
CREATED:20260514T044101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T035434Z
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SUMMARY:Fashion Parade Fundraiser | Vintage & Collectables
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/fashion-parade-fundraiser-vintage-collectables/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Vintage & Collectables
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T210000
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SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Kōkā
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-film-society-koka/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260619T021935Z
CREATED:20260618T020721Z
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UID:73660-1790186400-1790191800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with P. A. Swanborough
DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria. \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-p-a-swanborough/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T193000
DTSTAMP:20260710T050355Z
CREATED:20260630T040425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T050355Z
UID:74057-1790704800-1790710200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Sally Mackinnon
DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria. \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-sally-mackinnon/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sp-promo-talks-sally-mackinnon.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260619T055107Z
CREATED:20260618T013735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T055107Z
UID:73652-1790877600-1790883000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Michael Robotham
DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria. \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-michael-robotham/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sp-promo-talks-michael-robotham.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260709T024322Z
CREATED:20260707T044017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T024322Z
UID:74304-1791223200-1791228600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Monica McInerney
DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria. \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-monica-mcinerney/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T033815Z
CREATED:20260129T054045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033815Z
UID:70446-1791487800-1791493200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Bound for Glory
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-film-society-bound-for-glory/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260331T023230Z
CREATED:20260203T013254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T023230Z
UID:70535-1791572400-1791583200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Telegraph Road - The Dire Straits Legacy: Matt Arthur and The Lazybones
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/telegraph-road-the-dire-straits-legacy/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Arthur Music":MAILTO:matt@mattarthurmusic.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T183000
DTSTAMP:20260625T023611Z
CREATED:20260623T232758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T023611Z
UID:73816-1795627800-1795631400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Season 2\, Understanding the Language of your Body
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/twilight-talks-season-2-the-language-of-your-body/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261202T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261202T183000
DTSTAMP:20260709T034048Z
CREATED:20260625T024453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T034048Z
UID:73897-1796232600-1796236200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Season 2\, 100 Year History of Legacy\, Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 30\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes \n \n Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854)\, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (est. 1859)\, and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). \n \n Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs\, explore rare books and materials in their collections\, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into rare book collecting. Learn how these libraries are shaping their collections for the future\, preserving our literary heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Victoria’s literary treasures and engage directly with our knowledgeable panel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Mechanics’ Institutes represented \n \n About PMI Victoiran History Library Established in 1854\, we are the second oldest public library in Victoria. We have a collection of over 40\,000 items and take pride in being the sole library in Australia with such an extensive collection available for loan. Our focus remains rooted in local history\, housing a wealth of information encompassing most towns in Victoria. \n \n About The Melbourne Ahtenaeum The Library and Reading Room offers over 30\,000 print\, digital\, and audio books\, a range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions\, and film and TV on DVD for borrowing and use in the library\, and hosts regular music performances\, talks\, book and screen clubs\, and other cultural events. \n \n About The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Established in 1859\, and independently run\, membership to the BMI gives access to our lending library and heritage books and archives\, and discounts on events and hire. All are welcome to visit for tours\, cultural events and exhibitions\, and to hire our unique function rooms. With the addition of a new finishing kitchen\, the BMI is a special venue for holding celebrations\, weddings\, conferences and performances. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings Essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Streaming This event will be live streamed to the PMI History Library YouTube Channel.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-100-year-history-of-legacy-ballarat/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T073342Z
CREATED:20260129T055545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T073342Z
UID:70454-1796931000-1796936400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Smiley Gets a Gun
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-film-society-smiley-gets-a-gun/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051722Z
CREATED:20260619T034945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051722Z
UID:73676-1797069600-1797170400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Christmas reading
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/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-christmas-reading/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270501T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051712Z
CREATED:20260619T051024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051712Z
UID:73683-1809165600-1809266400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Autumn reading
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/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-autumn-reading/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library
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