Bookings essential: 6333 6281 Copies of the book will be for sale on the day. Join author Matt Murphy for a deep dive into the true history behind the discovery of gold in Australia in his new book Gold. About the book Ask Google ‘who discovered gold in Australia?’ and you’ll promptly get ‘Edward Hammond […]
Come and enjoy National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) at Bathurst Library, reading a story at the same time as thousands of other libraries, schools, and bookshops across Australia.We will be reading Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell at 12noon sharp, followed by more stories, songs, and rhymes. Plus, an interactive demonstration […]
Hear Sylvia Rapley-Anderson in conversation about her book 'Where Angels Fear to Tread'. About the bookIn 1973, a small group of parents and health professionals set out to overturn the inhumane and rigid treatment children received in hospitals around the country.To do this, they formed the Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital (AWCH), […]
Join editors and journalists, Tracey Kirkland and Gavin Fang, to discuss this insightful collection of essays and the lessons to take away as we navigate this age of doubt and misinformation.Explore the origins of misinformation culture and its impact on democracy. This collection looks at the moral and ethical foundations our institutions are built on […]
Workshop – Writing for Children with Dee White Thursday, 26 June 2025 | 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM Cost: $10pp. Bookings via Humanitix For ages 16+ Ever wanted to write […]
Fiona Howle will lead an exciting creative space building a cardboard & collage BIG Yellow Submarine for display in the library. This artwork will become a photobooth for all to enjoy. Help create this group project, plus make your own submarine, or other creation, to take home with you. Our Yellow Sub will be used […]
Aspiring junior detectives are invited to join author and intelligence specialist Rachel Jackson to learn about interactive books and develop their investigative skills. Decipher secret messages, dust for fingerprints and create invisible ink in this hands-on workshop. For children ages 8-12yrs FREE activity - bookings are essential Please let us know if you need to […]
Join us at the Library to hear about the art and life of Patrick Carroll. This talk will be delivered by author of ‘The Journey: The Art & Life of Patrick Carroll’, artist and writer Gavin Fry. Patrick Carroll was a contemporary realist artist born and raised in Bathurst. He was a former student of […]
Bathurst Library is excited to be starting a new PenPal project, and we are looking for Bathurst kids to help write a group letter to be sent to Parry Sound Library in Canada. This workshop will be about creating a letter all about living in Bathurst to send to other children just like you, living […]
Join Wiradjuri artist Jessica Leffley of Bird Girl Creations, to create a mixed media artwork of an Australian Native Bird. For ages 12 - 17 years. Bookings via Humanitix. Jessica Ann Leffley is a Lithgow based Wiradjuri woman, both an artist and primary school teacher, who expresses her imaginations and interactions of Australian native birds […]
Stories and songs, plus have fun learning about the science behind submarines - how they can float and sink! We will show how you can find out more information on this topic, and any topic, using our FREE library databases. Plus, a take home experiment activity sheet to continue the fun....and learning! Suitable for ages […]
What's fast and fuzzy and black and white? A terrific tiger moth in flight! Make your own moth puppet with local artist Fiona Howle. Learn about puppet-making using upcycled materials. These magical moths will feature in children's stage show, ViV! - A new Australian story that premieres this August 21-23 at BMEC. $10 per child, […]
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