Kadampa Meditation Series | Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully
2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia
BMI Christmas Book Sale

December 6

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10:00 am

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2:00 pm

Free

Lending Library

Don’t miss our book sale this weekend. Admission and parking are free (one hour on Saturday, all day Sunday). There are hundreds of books – some of which are in gently used condition and some in mint condition – and many start at $5. And it’s not just books – there are DVDs, photo prints from our image collection and more! All proceeds are help to support our Library programs.

Book Donations. We now have enough book donations for this summer’s sale – Thank you to all of you who have supported the event this year.

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

BMI Christmas Market on Sunday 7 December. Don’t forget our Christmas Market will be on the Sunday, all your Christmas shopping in one location. The Ballarat Imaginarium – Open, Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 3pmHomeground Cafe – Open, Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 3pmHughes Gallery – Open, Saturday from 10am to 2pmWomen of the Well – Open Saturday from 10am to 5pm

Ballarat Imaginarium

Peter Swaddle | Hughes Gallery

Homeground Tea Room

Women of the Well

This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.

In Conversation with Chris Hammer
2024-10-21 13:00 - 15:00 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Twilight Talks 2024, Season 3 | Life So Full of Promise: vivid, compelling stories about Australia's lost generation.
2024-10-23 17:30 - 18:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Kadampa Meditation Series | 3 Ways to Improve Your Life
2024-10-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 1
2024-10-25 19:30 - 20:30 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 2
2024-10-25 21:30 - 22:30 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

In conversation with John Safran | Now moved to The George Hotel
2024-10-26 16:00 - 17:30 | The George Hotel, 27 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Fashion Parade Fundraiser | Vintage & Collectables
2024-10-27 14:00 - 16:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

In Conversation with Benjamin Stevenson
2024-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Daniel Champagne | Ballarat
2024-11-01 20:00 - 22:00 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat
2024-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Twilight Talks 2024, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: The archaeology of a Goldrush city - identifying, protecting and managing Ballarat’s buried relics and ruins.
2024-11-06 17:30 - 18:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Ballarat Chess Club
2024-11-07 17:30 - 2024-11-28 22:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Jackson Dahlenburg: Album Launch: With Love | Debut Solo Piano Album
2024-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

In Conversation with Tea Cooper
2024-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Jack Rutter | Live at the BMI
2024-11-11 19:30 - 20:45 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Ballarat Film Society | EO
2024-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Open Garden & Devonshire Tea - BMI Fundraiser | Errard Hall
2024-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Errard Hall, Errard Street North, Ballarat Central, City of Ballarat, 3350, Australia

Stella Day Out Ballarat: Writing about the Future | Kate Mildenhall in conversation with Van Badham
2024-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Stella Day Out Ballarat: Travel Writing | Adriane Howell and Favel Parrett in conversation with Fiona Sweet.
2024-11-16 15:00 - 16:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Twilight Talks 2024, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: How James became King
2024-11-20 17:30 - 18:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Golf Day Fundraiser | Join Us at Snake Valley Golf Club
2024-11-22 11:30 - 15:30 | Snake Valley Golf Club, 341 Chepstowe Road, Snake Valley, Victoria, 3351, Australia

Get Rhythm: The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show | THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED
2024-11-22 20:00 - 22:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 3
2024-11-23 19:30 - 20:30 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 4
2024-11-23 21:30 - 22:30 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Twilight Talks 2024, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: Johnny Alloo... of Ballarat Notoriety
2024-11-27 17:30 - 18:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia
