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Royal South Street Society | Margaret Schofield OAM | Memorial Grand Piano Unveiling

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July 4 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Minerva Space RSVP The Grand Unveiling of the Margaret Schofield OAM Memorial Piano Ballarat is set to welcome a world-class musical treasure as the Royal South Street Society (RSSS) announces the arrival of a Schimmel Konzert Grand K195 piano, marking a major milestone in the city’s artistic […]

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Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence

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May 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Free Venue: The Basement Get Tickets Seedpod ballarat: Oubliette Gemma Cavoli, ‘Oubliette’ | Photo: Jennie Courtney ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden

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May 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Free Venue: The Basement Get Tickets Seedpod ballarat: Oubliette Gemma Cavoli, ‘Oubliette’ | Photo: Jennie Courtney ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden

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Sherlock Holmes statue promoting BMI Trivia Night Fundraiser

Trivia Night Fundraiser

26 August Doors open 6.45pm | Tickets also available at the door

$25 per person | $20 BMI members

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Minerva's Secrets Night Tours

Tue 19 May with special visit to Lantern Vaults

Tour 1 at 7pm – Tour 2 at 9pm. 

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Calling for Pre-loved books

These donation assist in our Library Fundraising Activities

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Stella Day Out, Ballarat, Rachael Johns & Margaret Hickey

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Spring Season, History Talks:

Ballarat's Henry Lawson - The Dragon's Den - Gold! Gold! Gold!

Wed 3, 17 & 24 September, 5.30pm. 

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Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

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Vintage Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop

 Pre-Sale $60 from 6 Aug to 9 Aug - $65 thereafter

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The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2026 Calendar

Featuring illustrations from our Heritage Book Collection $40

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