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May 1 @ 10:00 am – May 2 @ 2:00 pm Free Books priced from $5 – more for collectable items. Discover hidden treasures at The BMI Library Book Sale! Browse through a wonderful collection of books and more this autumn season. Don’t miss our book sale this weekend. Admission and parking are free (one […]
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December 12 @ 10:00 am – December 13 @ 2:00 pm Free Books priced from $5 – more for collectable items. The perfect gift for every bookworm! The BMI Library’s Book Sale is your chance to find a wonderful read at a great price. Don’t miss our book sale this weekend. Admission and parking are
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September 5 @ 10:00 am – September 6 @ 2:00 pm Free Books priced from $5 – more for collectable items. Discover your next great read at The BMI Library Book Sale! Browse an incredible selection of titles at unbeatable prices. Don’t miss our book sale this weekend. Admission and parking are free (one hour
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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
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May 31 @ 10:00 am – June 1 @ 2:00 pm Free Lending Library Books priced from $1 – more for collectable items. Photo: Pexels – Clem Onojeghuo 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
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November 30 @ 10:00 am – December 1 @ 2:00 pm Free Lending Library Books priced from $1 – more for collectable items. Image, artist impression only | Photo by | helloiamtugce Don’t miss our book sale this weekend. Admission and parking are free (one hour on Saturday, all day Sunday). There are hundreds of
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June 1 @ 10:00 am – June 2 @ 2:00 pm Free Books priced from $1 – more for collectable items. Image, artist impression only | Photo by | helloiamtugce Don’t miss our book sale this weekend. Admission and parking are free. There are hundreds of books – some of which are in gently used
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Image: above Clem Onojeghuo Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 December, 10am – 2pm This event is an important fundraiser for the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. Venue: Library, Ground Floor Book Donations In the lead-up to the Book Sale we are happy to take book donations to assist in raising funds for this grand old beauty. We
Image: above Clem Onojeghuo Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 October, 10am – 2pm This event is an important fundraiser for the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. Venue: Library, Ground Floor Book Donations In the lead-up to the Book Sale we are happy to take book donations to assist in raising badly needed funds. We can take delivery
Trivia Night Fundraiser
26 August Doors open 6.45pm | Tickets also available at the door
$25 per person | $20 BMI members
Minerva's Secrets Night Tours
Tue 19 May with special visit to Lantern Vaults
Tour 1 at 7pm – Tour 2 at 9pm.
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.
Coming in November…
Stella Day Out, Ballarat, Rachael Johns & Margaret Hickey
Spring Season, History Talks:
Ballarat's Henry Lawson - The Dragon's Den - Gold! Gold! Gold!
Wed 3, 17 & 24 September, 5.30pm.
Bubbly on arrival featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop
Pre-Sale $60 from 6 Aug to 9 Aug - $65 thereafter
The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2026 Calendar
Featuring illustrations from our Heritage Book Collection $40
Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.
Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges.
