In Conversation with Paula Gleeson

Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

June 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm $10 Original Twin by Paula Gleeson Two sisters May and June couldn’t be more different. May is quiet, self-conscious withdrawn; June is boisterous, beautiful, magnetic...and missing. It’s been a year since June disappeared, a year of May waiting for her to turn up with an explanation of […]

$10

Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others

Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

May 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. Classes consist of two guided meditations and a teaching to help us solve our daily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. Beginners welcome. […]

Ballarat Chess Club

BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Meet Thursdays in the Humffray Room

$3 – $80

Kadampa Meditation Series | Anger Management

Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

June 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help […]

Free – $15

Kadampa Meditation Series | Anger Management

Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

June 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help […]

Free – $15

Kadampa Meditation Series | Detox & Simplify – 3 Steps to Uncomplicate Your Life

Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

June 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help […]

Free – $15

Ballarat Chess Club

BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Meet Thursdays in the Humffray Room

$3 – $80

Kadampa Meditation Series | Detox & Simplify – 3 Steps to Uncomplicate Your Life

Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

June 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help […]

Free – $15
Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2025 Calendar

Featuring the BMI Image Collection | $40

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Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.

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Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges. 

We thank you for your support.

BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:
The Hideaways,
The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows. 

2 course dinner & lots
of dancing