Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 22 November
The Magician by Colm Tóibín Although Thomas Mann becomes famous and admired, his inner life is hesitant, fearful and secretive. His blindness to impending disaster …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 15 November
Wild Place by Christian White In the summer of 1989, a local teen goes missing from the idyllic Australian suburb of Camp Hill. As rumours …
Christmas Gift Voucher | Library Membership Subscription
Why not give a little bit of Ballarat Heritage this Christmas. A 12 month Library Subscription at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. Go to Our Membership …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 8 November
Nellie by Robert Wainwright When most Australians think of Nellie Melba they picture a squarish middle-aged woman dressed in furs and large hats, an imperious …
Our Library | New Releases November
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Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 2 November
The Nine by Gwen Strauss As the Second World War raged across Europe, and the Nazi regime tightened its reign of horror and oppression, nine …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 8 November
Nellie by Robert Wainwright When most Australians think of Nellie Melba they picture a squarish middle-aged woman dressed in furs and large hats, an imperious …
Our Library | New Releases November
Go to the Library webpage to view all New Releases and Book Summaries Our Library
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 2 November
The Nine by Gwen Strauss As the Second World War raged across Europe, and the Nazi regime tightened its reign of horror and oppression, nine …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 25 October
Daring to Fly by Lisa Millar Lisa Millar has spent her whole life showing up, getting things done and making things happen. As a child …
BMI Maker & Community Market | Calling for stallholders
Go to our events page to register your interest. Calling for Stallholders> Image courtesy Deb Weston Maker. View our current stallholders. Current Stallholders >
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 18 October
At The End of the Day by Liz Byrski When Mim Squires and Mathias Vander are stranded together on a disrupted flight home to Perth, …
The BMI Vintage & Collectables Shop
The shop is open Thursdays & FridaysDon’t forget to pop in and say hi to Geraldine when you are visiting the library. There is a …
Workshop with Melinda Muscat
We had a wonderful session with Melinda Muscat on Saturday, (9 October) with many fantastical creations. Go to the Arts & Cultural Activities to view …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 11 October
A Cotswold Family Life by Clare Mackintosh For eight years, Clare Mackintosh wrote for Cotswold Life about the ups and downs of life with a young …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 4 October
The Heron’s Cry by Ann Cleeves North Devon is enjoying a rare hot summer with tourists flocking to its coast-line. Detective Matthew Venn is called out to …
The Reading Room | October discussion
The Reading RoomThis is the inaugural meeting of a monthly reading and discussion group. The sessions are free and only require you to be a …
Rosemary’s Book of the Week | 27 September
The Riviera House by Natasha Lester Paris 1939 While working at the Louvre, Eliane Dufort falls for talented painter Xavier. But when the Nazis occupy the …
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 …
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 …
Our Library | New Releases
Mystery, novels, non-fiction, Scandy, Australian, thrillers | Contact Rosemary to reserve a copy
Our Library | New Releases August
Mystery, novels, non-fiction, Scandy, Australian, thrillers | Contact Rosemary to reserve a copy
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 …