Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 20 September
The Good Wife of Bath by Karen Brooks When married off aged twelve to an elderly farmer, Eleanor Cornfed, who’s constantly told to seek redemption for …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 13 September
We Were Not Men by Campbell MattinsonLove for nine year-year-old twins Jon and Eden Hardacre is simple. Their Mum, the creek that they swim in, …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 6 September
Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena, In the quiet, wealthy enclave of Brecken Hill, an older couple is brutally murdered hours after a tense …
BMI AGM 2021 – Sept 27th, 4pm
The Institute’s 2021 AGM will be held at the Institute on Monday, 27 September at 4pm. All members of the Institute are invited to attend. …
Our Library | Book of the Month & New Releases September
Sisters of the Resistance | Christine Wells Paris 1944 The war is nearly over, but for members of the resistance in occupied France, it is …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 30 August
When Things are Alive They Hum | Hannah BentMarlowe and Harper share a bond deeper than most sisters, shaped by the loss of their mother …
BMI AGM 2021 – Sept 27th, 4pm
The Institute’s 2021 AGM will be held at the Institute on Monday, 27 September at 4pm. All members of the Institute are invited to attend. …
Our Library | Book of the Month & New Releases September
Sisters of the Resistance | Christine Wells Paris 1944 The war is nearly over, but for members of the resistance in occupied France, it is …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 30 August
When Things are Alive They Hum | Hannah BentMarlowe and Harper share a bond deeper than most sisters, shaped by the loss of their mother …
Our Library | New Release
The Devil’s Hand | Jack Carr The New Yourk Times Bestseller – Soon to be a TV Series starring Chris Pratt. ‘Take my word for …
Ross Garnaut: RESET | The Wheeler Centre
It was unfortunate that we didn’t get the opportunity to welcome Ross Garnaut to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in August to discuss his latest book …
A Tin Art Workshop | Melinda Muscat
Meet local artist Melinda Muscat and enjoy all that there is to creating Tin Art. Melinda will have a small display of her art on …
Library Click and Collect
During this most recent lockdown (#6? Maybe #7?) the BMI is going to be providing Click and Collect services again. This time around we will …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 23 August
Daughter of the River Country | Dianne O’Brien Born in country NSW in the 1940s, baby Dianne is immediately taken from her Aboriginal mother. Raised …
Our Library | New Releases
Mystery, novels, non-fiction, Scandy, Australian, thrillers | Contact Rosemary to reserve a copy
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 16 August
A Week in September | Peter Rees & Sue Langford Doug Heywood was a teenager when he discovered, in a shoebox hidden in a wardrobe, …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 9 August
The Road Trip | Beth O’Leary Addie and her sister are about to embark on an epic road trip to a friend’s wedding in rural Scotland. …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 2 August
The Last Bookshop in London | Madeline Martin August 1939 London prepares for war as Hitler’s forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed …
Our Library | New Releases August
Mystery, novels, non-fiction, Scandy, Australian, thrillers | Contact Rosemary to reserve a copy
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 26 July
Still | Matt NableThe humidity sat heavy and thick over the town as Senior Constable Ned Potter looked down at a body found in the …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 19 July
Debesa | Cindy Solonec Debesa was an isolated sheep station in the West Kimberley pioneered by the author’s parents, Frank and Katie Rodriguez. It was …
Members’ Update – Changes to Constitution and By-Laws
I am pleased to report to members that after three years of tireless review by the current and previous Board, that a Special General meeting …
Our Library | Rosemary’s Book of the Month – July
Devil’s Garden by Aline Templeton. Contact Rosemary to reserve your copy
Our Library | New Releases July
Mystery, novels, non-fiction, Scandy, Australian, thrillers | Contact Rosemary to reserve a copy
Our Library | New Releases June
Mystery, novels, non-fiction, Scandy, Australian, thrillers | Contact Rosemary to reserve a copy
Our Library | Rosemary’s Book of the Month – June
Devil’s Garden by Aline Templeton. Contact Rosemary to reserve your copy
BMI General Meeting Notice – Monday June 28th 2021 at 4pm
Members of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI) are advised that a General Meeting of the Institute will be held at the BMI – 117-119 Sturt, Ballarat …
Changes to BMI Governance Documents
For many months now, the BMI Board has been reviewing and updating its Governance document – the Articles of Association (as amended June 2012). This …
Our Library | Rosemary’s Book of the Month – May
Devil’s Garden by Aline Templeton. Contact Rosemary to reserve your copy
Our Library | New Releases May
Mystery, novels, non-fiction, Scandy, Australian, thrillers | Contact Rosemary to reserve a copy
Our Library | New Releases April
Mystery Post Mortem | Gary Bell Win | Harlan Coben Box 88 | Charles Cumming Infinite | Brian Freeman Silent Voices | Patricia Gibney Be …