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In Conversation with Irma Gold | This event has now been CANCELLED due to low ticket sales

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

July 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm $11.78 Humffray Room Get Tickets Shift Irma Gold 'Unforgettable' - Nigel Featherstone. ‘Evocative, propulsive and heartbreaking, Shift is a novel that can change the way you think.’ – Rochelle Siemienowicz, Double Happiness ‘Seductive, superbly atmospheric and beautifully narrated with a painterly, cinemascope feel, Shift will make your heart race.’ – […]

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Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures

Prahran Mechanics' Institute Victorian History Library 39 Saint Edmonds Road, Prahran, Victoria, Australia

July 30 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Prahran Mechanics' Institute Victorian History Library Rare Books in Mechanics' Institutes 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). Delve into the rich history of these community […]

In conversation with Chloe Adams & Alli Sinclair

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

August 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm $11.78 TBA Get Tickets The Occupation A Woman's Voice Chloe Adams Alli Sinclair 'Assured, deft, sophisticated, Chloe Adams is the real deal' - Emily Bitto A sweeping romantic adventure based on true events of the women's liberation movement The Occupation | Chloe Adams In the autumn of […]

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In Conversation with Michael Robotham

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

August 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm $11.78 Humffray Room Get Tickets The White Crow Michael Robotham She upholds the law. Her family breaks it. 'A twisty-turny, second-guessing great read with a killer ending' - Herald Sun for 'When You Are Mine' Michael Robotham Beloved character Police Constable Philomena McCarthy, from When You Are […]

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Laura J Fitzwilson, Book Launch – The Fool

Heritage Reading Room Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

August 23 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Heritage Reading Room The FoolLaura J. Fitzwilson After his parents and brother are assassinated, Leo is forced to become king of the smallest country on a continent that looks an awful lot like Australia. He faces a kingdom on the brink of bankruptcy and a mistimed sneeze […]

In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser

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

September 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm $11.78 Humffray Room Get Tickets High RiseGabriel Bergmoser 'An expertly executed shot of adrenaline' - Laura McCluskey'Grabs you by the throat and hurls you striaght into the action - Brutally good fun' - Michael Trant Bestselling author Gabriel Bergmoser returns with his most electrifying novel yet, High […]

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Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport

BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre September 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm $11.78 Minerva Space Get Tickets The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. by Tracey Lee Holmes With honesty and insight, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back on a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the […]

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Spring Book Sale | Reward yourself with loads of Summer reading

Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

September 6 @ 10:00 am - September 7 @ 2:00 pm Free Lending Library Books priced from $1 - more for collectable items. 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 […]

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Ballarat Film Society | Goodbye Julia

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

September 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Sudanese Moral Drama Only a handful of films originate in Sudan due to the civil war  from 1983 to 2005, and this is the first to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. This debut feature film from Mohamed Kordofani follows the story of Mona, a retired Northern Sudanese […]

In Conversation with Chrissie Bellbrae

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

September 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm $11.78 Humffray Room Get Tickets The Florentine Quilt Chrissie Bellbrae ‘Breath-taking settings, strong female characters, mystery, intrigue and romance ... The Florentine Quilt has it all, and will keep you up turning the pages long after your usual bedtime.’ - Pamela Cook, author, writing coach and podcaster. 'Three women […]

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In Conversation with Paula Gleeson

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

September 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm $11.78 Humffray Room Get Tickets Boney Creek: A ThrillerPaula Gleeson 'Smart, twisty...thriller, you won't want to miss...' - Sarah Pekkanen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of House of Glass When several small-town locals die under mysterious circumstances, an aspiring journalist is determined to prove the connection […]

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Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport

Thu 4 September at 6pm. 

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Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

  Performance – 18 May.

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Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

  Performance – 18 May.

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Australian Heritage Festival Events at the BMI

18 April to 18 May. 

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Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective

Wed 2-30 April, 5.30pm. 

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Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI

16 to 25 May 

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Australian Heritage Festival

Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm. 

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with Michael Robotham

 Wed 20 August at 6pm. 

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Australian Heritage Festival

Minerva's Secrets

25 April – Tour 1 at 7.30pm – fully booked
Tour 2 at 9.30pm – still tickets. 

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Australian Heritage Festival

Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm. 

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Ballarat Heritage Festival BMI Day Tours

Two tours  on 20 &  21 May 

 

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with Nicole Alexander

28 May at 6pm. 

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with Gail Holmes

 Wed 4 June at 6pm. 

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with Kylie Ladd

 Wed 25 June at 6pm. 

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Ballarat Pride Month

Events at BMI

The Month of June 

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Ballarat Winter Festival

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5 July – 27 July 

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BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:
The Hideaways,
The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows. 

2 course dinner & lots
of dancing

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