Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

24/06/2026

In conversation with Sherryl Clark - Wednesday 1 July at 6pm Sherryl Clark Crime Writer

Sherryl will be in conversation with fellow author, Tracey Rolfe talking about Sherryl's new book 'For All The Dead Girls'

Tough and gutsy PI Lou Alcott returns with a terrifyingly gritty new case that takes her deep into the dark web.

While juggling a missing person case with unexpected ties close to home and saving an innocent woman and her child from a dangerous domestic situation, Lou ends up in the line of fire of a mysterious dark-web hate group, known only as SYB.

As Melbourne simmers through a relentless heatwave, the murders of more women are connected to SYB and Lou becomes the number one target of their vicious campaign of incited violence.

Lou lurches between a fire-bombed safe house, car chases and stalkers, as her private investigation firm races against time to uncover the core of the group and work out just how far their tentacles stretch…

Find out more go to our Talks webpage link in BIO to get tickets go to our Box Office link in BIO. Tickets are also available from the BMI Library Box Office.

24/06/2026

'Where Truth Ends' by Mark Smith

What a ripper of an evening - we encourage you to book this one out of the library, or pop into Collins Booksellers on Lydiard where they'll have signed copies.

Australian writers really know how to write a tight thriller and Mark is no exception, we love having him visit us and can't wait for his next book.

Thank you to eveyone to helped in pulling this together, to host Gavin McGrath, Judy Peters and Rosemary of course....plus our hero Mark Smith, don't forget to get a copy of 'Where Truth Ends'...

23/06/2026

Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal – Senior Championship Challenge is on this Saturday at 6.30pm. Tickets available at the door at $10 per person, a small price to pay to support and capture important moments of these rising stars.
Royal South Street Society
Find out more go to our Live Music Webpage. Link in BIO.

22/06/2026

Don’t miss Alexandr at BMI soon. What a talent…

22/06/2026

Coming to BMI very soon.

Get ready to sing, dance and giggle with Whistle & Trick! This ARIA-nominated duo brings a high-energy mix of original songs, live instruments and cheeky puppet friends to the stage, guaranteed to get kids (and grown-ups!) moving.

Created by childhood friends Esther and Maddy (and seen on ABC Kids 🎥), the show is bursting with playful imagination, musical mischief and interactive fun from start to finish.

Perfect for ages 2–8, don’t miss this colourful, laugh-out-loud musical adventure these school holidays! 🌈

📍 Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
🗓️ Thursday 9 July | ⏰10am
🎟️ Book now: https://www.loganarts.com.au/event/whistle-trick/

22/06/2026

Rosemary's Book of the Week

'For All The Dead Girls' by Sherryl Clark Sherryl Clark Crime Writer
- To reserve go to our 'Library' webpage link in BIO - To find our Author Talks go to our 'Library' Link in BIO. Don't miss Sherryl in conversation with fellow author Tracey Rolf on Wednesday 1 July at 6pm

Tough and gutsy PI Lou Alcott returns with a terrifyingly gritty new case that takes her deep into the dark web.

While juggling a missing person case with unexpected ties close to home and saving an innocent woman and her child from a dangerous domestic situation, Lou ends up in the line of fire of a mysterious dark-web hate group, known only as SYB.

As Melbourne simmers through a relentless heatwave, the murders of more women are connected to SYB and Lou becomes the number one target of their vicious campaign of incited violence.

Lou lurches between a fire-bombed safe house, car chases and stalkers, as her private investigation firm races against time to uncover the core of the group and work out just how far their tentacles stretch…

21/06/2026

In conversation with Mark Smith - Tuesday 23 June at 6pm

Mark will be in conversation with local journalist, Gavin McGrath talking about Mark's new book 'Where Truth Ends'

What if everything you believed in was a lie? Truth and betrayal collide in the new Mark Smith thriller, perfect for fans of Christian White and Lisa Jewell.

Meg Maher thought she was doing the right thing. Now she’s on the run.

When a peaceful climate protest ends with a violent explosion in the city centre, every anonymous member of the group becomes a suspect.

But the authorities aren’t the only ones hunting Meg.

Scared and alone, Meg seeks refuge with her father, Luke, knowing that every word she says puts him in danger too. But as the terrorism investigation closes in, Meg is forced to question her friends, her cause, even herself. Was the non-violent activist group infiltrated from the start? Or has someone twisted their mission beyond recognition?

What happens when the truth is the first thing to burn?

Find out more go to our Talks webpage link in BIO to get tickets go to our Box Office link in BIO. Tickets are also available from the BMI Library Box Office.

21/06/2026

Coming to BMI soon…

Ten days to go!