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29 Dec 25

School Holidays at Ballarat Libraries: Summer School Holiday Program 2026

Plan your summer of fun at Ballarat Libraries. Join us for a wonderful range of free activities that…

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11 Dec 25

Ballarat Libraries Festive Season Opening Hours

All City of Ballarat Libraries and Community Hubs are running modified opening hours across the Christmas and New Years period.

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09 Dec 25

STEM Maker Project with the Brainary

Presented by the City of Ballarat in partnership with The Brainary, The STEM Maker Project supports young people to explore STEM with hands-on learning opportunities using the latest technology. 

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21 Nov 25

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

What is 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence? The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is…

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19 Nov 25

Big Summer Read 2025/26

What’s better than a summer spent reading? Joining the Big Summer Read! Read and log at least five books or five days of reading to be in the draw to win some fantastic prizes!

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21 Oct 25

A Life Well Read: Reading List

Earlier this month, Ballarat Library hosted a special Seniors Festival edition of our Wellbeing Matters program – a monthly opportunity…

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02 Oct 25

Fines Assistance in Ballarat

Need assistance with fines or infringements in Ballarat? Come have a chat at these drop-in sessions.

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30 Sep 25

Ballarat Seniors Festival 2025

Ballarat Libraries is excited to be part of the Ballarat Seniors Festival in 2025.

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23 Sep 25

Writeability Goes Regional: Ballarat

Writers Victoria and Ballarat Libraries are collaborating to present Writeability Goes Regional: Ballarat, a creative writing program is for writers and aspiring writers with disability in the Central Highlands region.

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05 Sep 25

Spring School Holiday Program

Our Spring School Holiday Program is now live! Get in quick to secure your spot. We’ve got author…

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