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Author Kerri Rogan with her book Witchy Sister

In Conversation with Kerri Rogan

November 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm $11.00 Humffray Room Get Tickets Witchy Sister Kerri Rogan Kerri will be in conversation with Siobhan Rogan Some homes never forget the people they belong to. After the death of her mother and the breakdown of her marriage, Kate Laird wants nothing more than a fresh start. The last thing she wants is to reconnect with…

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Richard Glover author event promoting How to Ruin a Child

In Conversation with Richard Glover

November 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm $11.00 Humffray Room Get Tickets How to Ruin a Child Richard Glover Richard will be in conversation with radio presenter Prue Bentley A Journey into the alarming, hilarous and ever-changing advice given to Australian parents. ‘Funny, intelligent, and very useful – it will make you trust yourself more, and relax into the moment with your kids,…

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Fundraiser for Ballarat RSL & BMI

$33 per person

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

We can take delivery during regular Library operating hours. See website footer.

Spring Season, History Talks:

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

Wed 3, 17 & 24 September, 5.30pm

Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Vintage Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop

Sunday 6 September at 2pm - Cost $65

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2026 Calendar

Featuring illustrations from our Heritage Book Collection $40

Tax Deductible 

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

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2024 End of Financial Year Appeal 

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Our Challenge

Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges. 

We thank you for your support.