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SUMMARY:Supported Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join our series of low sensory story times for children and their carers who need more time to wiggle\, settle and be comfortable in the library space. \n\n\n\nThe sessions will feature books\, rhymes\, wiggle movements and visual cues throughout\, while being a friendly and supported space before the library opens to the public. \n\n\n\nAs the story time is held in the library before opening hours\, we ask that you arrive a few minutes early or on time so you can access the building. If you are no longer able to attend\, we would appreciate you letting us know as soon as you can\, so we can alert anyone on our waitlist. \n\n\n\nPlease bring a drink and any fidgets your child needs\, clearly labelled. \n\n\n\nIf you require anything specific in order to attend\, or have any questions\, please reach out to the Bathurst Library Team on 02 6333 6281. Please note we may not be able to cater to a specific request to accommodate your child but will do the best we can within the library space. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are a trial to assess if our community will attend and support a low-sensory story time\, further sessions may be released\, and all feedback you have would be appreciated. \n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult carer at all times.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/supported-story-time/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:MILLTOWN Screening
DESCRIPTION:MILLTOWN is a new living history film that celebrates the people of the historic Milltown area of Bathurst. A project between Arts OutWest and Chifley Home and Education Centre\, the film features interviews with Bathurst locals who lived in the Milltown / South Bathurst area in the 20th century. Their memories are woven together with personal film footage and with stories of Ben and Elizabeth Chifley to create a beautiful celebration of life by the railways. \nIt was produced by the Arts and Health team\, Kate Smith and Steven Cavanagh\, and was created by Bathurst-based film maker Henry Simmons.\nTake some time to relax and cool off this summer by dropping into the library to watch this short documentary. The 13-minute film will be screened on a loop at Bathurst Library from Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 December during opening hours. No bookings are required. Please see the service desk for headphones.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/milltown-screening/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event,History and Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251204T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251204T101500
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SUMMARY:Supported Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join our series of low sensory story times for children and their carers who need more time to wiggle\, settle and be comfortable in the library space. \n\n\n\nThe sessions will feature books\, rhymes\, wiggle movements and visual cues throughout\, while being a friendly and supported space before the library opens to the public. \n\n\n\nAs the story time is held in the library before opening hours\, we ask that you arrive a few minutes early or on time so you can access the building. If you are no longer able to attend\, we would appreciate you letting us know as soon as you can\, so we can alert anyone on our waitlist. \n\n\n\nPlease bring a drink and any fidgets your child needs\, clearly labelled. \n\n\n\nIf you require anything specific in order to attend\, or have any questions\, please reach out to the Bathurst Library Team on 02 6333 6281. Please note we may not be able to cater to a specific request to accommodate your child but will do the best we can within the library space. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are a trial to assess if our community will attend and support a low-sensory story time\, further sessions may be released\, and all feedback you have would be appreciated. \n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult carer at all times.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/supported-story-time/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251121T193000
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SUMMARY:In Conversation - Professor Toby Walsh
DESCRIPTION:Join world-leading artificial intelligence expert Professor Toby Walsh for an evening of conversation. Joined in conversation by ABC Senior Journalists Gavin Fang and Tracey Kirkland. \nFree\, bookings essential: 6333 6281. \nDon’t miss this rare and thought-provoking event with Professor Toby Walsh as he comes to Bathurst for an exclusive evening of conversation.  \nJoining him are respected ABC journalists Gavin Fang and Tracey Kirkland\, who will guide the discussion through the groundbreaking possibilities of AI\, its impact on our lives\, and the urgent challenges of misinformation and disinformation in today’s world.  \nAbout Toby Walsh\nToby Walsh is Professor of AI at UNSW Sydney and Chief Scientist of UNSW.AI\, UNSW Sydney’s AI Institute. He has been banned from Russia for his advocacy on using AI responsibly. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Science and was named on the international Who’s Who in AI list of influencers. He has written five books on AI for a general audience\, the most recent is The Shortest History of AI: Six ideas are all you need to know. \nIn conversation with… \nTracey Kirkland is an Australian news journalist who has worked in broadcast and print for more than 30 years.\nShe is currently the Continuous News Editor in charge of TV and video at ABC News Channel\, and was previously the ABC’s national senior newsgathering editor.  \nGavin Fang is an Australian journalist with more than thirty years’ experience in broadcast and print media. He is currently Editorial Director at the ABC and was previously deputy director of news. Gavin is a former correspondent for the ABC in Indonesia. \nTracey and Gavin are the editors of the 2025 book\nAge of Doubt: Building Trust in a World of Misinformation
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/in-conversation-professor-toby-walsh/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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SUMMARY:Telling Your Truths: Writing about Illness and Disability
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Limited Spaces. Bookings Essential – 6333 6281 \nIn this workshop\, Kim Kelly and Michelle Hamadache will share their stories of writing about and with illness and disability with practical writing advice.\nParticipants will also be encouraged to experiment with how they might express themselves\, and how to give themselves permission to write their truths in the ways that suits them best\, be that through life-writing\, fiction or poetry – to say the things we can’t say or the things that aren’t heard within doctors’ offices or even among friends. \nLiving with illness or disability\, or caring for a loved one living with health challenges\, can be isolating. We’re given lots of medical advice and helpful and not-so-helpful opinions on how to get through\, but at the end of the day we’re alone with our thoughts and experiences.\nWe’re often told of the therapeutic benefits of creativity and sharing our stories\, but how do we go about accessing the creative part of ourselves?\nThere’s also often a little voice in our heads saying\, ‘Why bother?’ or ‘I don’t have anything important to say’. But everyone has something important to say about their unique experience of life. \nTea and coffee provided. \nAbout the writers\nDr Michelle Hamadache teaches Creative Writing at Macquarie University and is editor of the magazine Mascara Literary Review. Her story on her father’s dementia appears in the anthology Writing Illness and Disability: Poised on the Pointe of Pain: Nureyev’s Foot and Other Essays. \nKim Kelly is the author of several novels. She is also currently in the midst of Creative Writing PhD research at Macquarie University. Her essay on kidney donation appears in the anthology Writing Illness and Disability: Poised on the Pointe of Pain: Nureyev’s Foot and Other Essays. She lives in Millthorpe.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/telling-your-truths-writing-about-illness-and-disability/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251118T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251118T101500
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SUMMARY:Supported Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join our series of low sensory story times for children and their carers who need more time to wiggle\, settle and be comfortable in the library space. \n\n\n\nThe sessions will feature books\, rhymes\, wiggle movements and visual cues throughout\, while being a friendly and supported space before the library opens to the public. \n\n\n\nAs the story time is held in the library before opening hours\, we ask that you arrive a few minutes early or on time so you can access the building. If you are no longer able to attend\, we would appreciate you letting us know as soon as you can\, so we can alert anyone on our waitlist. \n\n\n\nPlease bring a drink and any fidgets your child needs\, clearly labelled. \n\n\n\nIf you require anything specific in order to attend\, or have any questions\, please reach out to the Bathurst Library Team on 02 6333 6281. Please note we may not be able to cater to a specific request to accommodate your child but will do the best we can within the library space. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are a trial to assess if our community will attend and support a low-sensory story time\, further sessions may be released\, and all feedback you have would be appreciated. \n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult carer at all times.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/supported-story-time/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251115T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251115T170000
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SUMMARY:How To: Writing\, Editing and Publishing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What the workshop covers:\n– An overview of traditional publishing\, and self-publishing\n– An overview of other models of publishing\,\n– A ‘how to’ for submissions to agents and publishers\n– The different types of editing\, and the role editorial plays in each of these publishing models\n– An open Q&A session \nFREE: Bookings essential – 6333 6281\nTea and coffee provided. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nKit Carstairs is the Managing Director of The Manuscript Appraisal Agency (The MAA)\, an organisation established to support authors honing their writing craft and pursuing publishing opportunities.\nThe MAA provides editorial services for publishers\, literary agents\, writers centres\, and for independent authors (either looking to self-publish or to prepare their narrative for traditional publishing submissions). The MAA team (of 30 editors) offers authors opportunities to develop their writing through a series of services and programs. \nKit has worked as an inhouse editor (traditional) book and magazine publishing. She has 15 years’ experience working with a wide variety of content\, including both fiction and general non-fiction.\nThe MAA is supported by the Australian Society of Authors and the Australian Publishers’ Association\, among others.\nKit understands the world of publishing and the cooperative nature of the roles played by various parties. She has a comprehensive understanding of the importance of content development and the need for authors to be proactive in developing manuscripts that represent their full potential and is active in the Australian publishing industry.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/how-to-writing-editing-and-publishing-workshop/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251108T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20251023T012804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T012804Z
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SUMMARY:International Games Day - 2025
DESCRIPTION:FREE Family Friendly Event! Get ready to play – we will have many forms of social gaming on offer. \nCome dressed up in character or cosplay for chance to win a prize.\n*Children under 10yrs must be accompanied by a parent or carer \nActivities include:\n*Board games & giant games\n*Cosplay / Dress-up in character – PRIZES\n*LARP Medieval battle demonstrations from Battlecry\n*Panorama Drone Racing Club – simulation and display\n*Local social gaming groups with game play and club information \nFREE event – bookings are essential\nTeens / Children / Families *Children under 10yrs must be accompanied by a parent or carer \nPlease note:\n*All people attending should have their own ticket booked. Choose correct ticket category (adult\, child etc).\n*Children aged under 10yrs must have a parent/carer supervising them throughout the event. \n*Please let us know if you need to cancel your ticket or use the online cancellation link on your confirmation email.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/international-games-day-2025/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T050226Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk - Adam Courtenay
DESCRIPTION:Bookings – 6333 6281\n\nJournalist Adam Courtenay returns to Bathurst for his new book which examines the life of one of Australia’s high-selling authors\, his father Bryce Courtenay.\n\nDynamic\, complex\, driven: Bryce Courtenay was all of these as well as one of Australia’s most beloved authors. To his son Adam\, he was larger than life\, mercurial\, and impossible to know completely. In this moving\, unforgettable memoir\, Adam searches for the real Bryce.\n\nSeveral years after his death\, Bryce still looms large in Adam’s life. In seeking to understand his father\, who made so many people happy with his books\, Adam recounts his own 1960s and 1970s childhood\, Bryce’s career in advertising and his metamorphosis into bestselling novelist.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/author-talk-adam-courtenay-2/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250911T042040Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation - Chris Hammer
DESCRIPTION:In Conversation – Chris Hammer\nNext date: Wednesday\, 29 October 2025 | 06:00 PM\nBookings: 6333 6281 \nCrime fiction legend Chris Hammer\, returns to Bathurst for his new book Legacy. Joined by Bathurst’s own Jenny Barry\, this is guaranteed to be a fun and interesting dive into a new chapter for character Martin Scarsden. \nMartin Scarsden flees an assassination attempt but lands in even more trouble with a deadly family feud leaving him at death’s door in Chris Hammer’s next blockbuster crime novel. \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase and signing on the night
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/in-conversation-chris-hammer/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251017T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250911T042040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T041821Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation: Jessica Mansour-Nahra
DESCRIPTION:Join Central West based author Jessica Mansour – Nahra for a conversation on her debut novel\, The Farm\, a gripping psychological thriller with a familiar rural feel! \nBookings Essential. Phone 6333 6281 \nAbout the book\nWhen Leila suffers a health tragedy\, she doesn’t recover as quickly as she expected. Her partner\, James\, suggests a year away from the city – they’ll stay on his family farm\, where the wide\, open spaces and clean country air will help her come to terms with her grief. But the property is remote and the house oppressive. Leila is disturbed by strange noises\, fleeting visions and intrusive dreams. James worries that her medication is causing hallucinations.. Is what she’s experiencing real? Or is it all in her head?\nJessica will be in conversation with Kerryn Donnelly\, creator of popular Instagram page @_thingsimobsessedwith
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/in-conversation-jessica-mansour-nahra/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251004T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251004T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250821T014355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T014355Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation - Megan White
DESCRIPTION:Central West fantasy author Megan White will be in conversation for the Bathurst launch of her new book ‘The Anatomy of Gods’. \nThe Anatomy of Gods is the second book in The Anatomy Duet and follows main character Kasira Severen who has been bestowed the Songs of both Life and Death\, curing ailments during the day\, but when the sun sets\, she becomes the city’s most notorious assassin.  \nMegan White is a physiotherapist and sheep farmer based in rural New South Wales. With a deep love of literature and a fascination with human anatomy\, her creative work often explores the intersection of body and art—sometimes with a delightfully morbid twist. Megan studied with the Australian Writers’ Centre before penning her debut book\, The Anatomy of Songs.  \nCopies of the book will be available for sale on the day.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/in-conversation-megan-white/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T041039Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch - Suzanne Patterson Children's Author
DESCRIPTION:Join Bathurst writer Suzanne Pattterson for the launch of her debut Children’s Book ‘Mooshy Crackerjack’s Big Day’.\n\nSuzanne will be in conversation with local creative Catherine McNamara. Hear Suzanne speak about her inspiration and journey to publication. Why did she want to write for kids? How did she pull the book together? Find out more on the night! \n\nLight refreshments provided\, and copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/book-launch-suzanne-patterson-childrens-author/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
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SUMMARY:How Does AI Impact Truth and Democracy? A Conversation With Cory Alpert
DESCRIPTION:Join researcher\, columnist\, and public thinker Cory Alpert for a timely and thought-provoking evening as he delves into the complex intersections of artificial intelligence\, misinformation\, and public trust. \nAbout Cory\nCory Alpert is a PhD candidate in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne\, where he researches the impact of artificial intelligence on democratic legitimacy. A former White House staffer\, he served three years during the Biden-Harris Administration as an Advance Associate. His political résumé includes roles such as senior policy advisor to the President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors\, regional chief of staff for Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign\, and advisory and staff positions across numerous campaigns and levels of government. He also works at the intersection of technology\, activism\, and journalism\, regularly contributing to outlets such as The Age\, Sydney Morning Herald\, Haaretz\, Pursuit\, and others.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/how-does-ai-impact-truth-and-democracy-a-conversation-with-cory-alpert/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250922T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250922T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250803T230715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T230717Z
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SUMMARY:Larapinta Trail End to End...well almost! An illustrated talk with Joy Rayner
DESCRIPTION:Joy Rayner is a keen hiker and loves the challenge of seeing the world on foot. After walking in Spain in 2017 and Japan in 2019\, the COVID lockdown of 2021 meant looking closer to home for her walks. Not one to say no to a challenge\, Joy tackled the Larapinta Trail exploring the West MacDonnell Ranges of the Northern Territory. After a ‘tree-change’ from Sydney\, Joy made Bathurst her home\, she is now a member of the Central West Bushwalking Club.\nJoy’s talk will cover her experiences on Larapinta\, with accompanying imagery\, as well as details of the Indigenous and white settler history of the area.\nJoy will also bring some info on how you can get involved in hiking or join the local hiking club.\nFree community event.\nBookings essential\, phone 6333 6281.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/larapinta-trail-end-to-end-well-almost-an-illustrated-talk-with-joy-rayner/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250915T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250915T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250806T014028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T014030Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Burge In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join former Jenolan Caves tour guide\, Michael Burge\, for a conversation on his new book The Watchnight. Michael will be in conversation with Central West author Cadance Bell.\n\nMichael is a journalist\, author\, publisher and artist.\n\nHis debut novel Tank Water\, and its sequel Dirt Trap\, are a rural noir storytelling cycle about homophobia and justice in the bush. Michael’s new novel The Watchnight is a gothic crime thriller set at Australia’s Jenolan Caves in the 1850s.\n\nMichael worked in Bathurst and the Blue Mountains for many years and is an experienced speaker. The Watchnight covers topics such as crime\, colonialism\, religion\, LGBTQ+ and more.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/michael-burge-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250912T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250806T015049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T015050Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk - Dr Gillian Deakin
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Deakin for an insightful conversation centred on her book What The Hell Is Wrong With Me?Bookings Essential: 6333 6281 \nDr Deakin will be selling and signing copies of her book on the night. \nIf you have a symptom that perplexes you\, all your tests are normal and no one can tell you why you feel unwell\, then this book is for you. You might have a pain\, fatigue\, bouts of nausea or other weird happenings. You might be told it’s just stress or even that you are making it up. Finally\, there is an explanation for your symptoms and even better\, a way to restore your health. \nDr Deakin has been studying and working in medicine for nearly 50 years. She has worked remotely in Antarctica\, and for many years in Bondi.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/author-talk-dr-gillian-deakin-2/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250912T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250803T230820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T230822Z
UID:10004538-1757700000-1757705400@www.bathurstregion.com.au
SUMMARY:Author Talk: Dr Gillian Deakin
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Deakin for a insightful conversation centred on her book ‘What The Hell Is Wrong With Me?’\nBookings Essential: 6333 6281\n\nDr Deakin will be selling and signing copies of her book on the night.\n\nIf you have a symptom that perplexes you\, all your tests are normal and no one can tell you why you feel unwell\, then this book is for you. You might have a pain\, fatigue\, bouts of nausea or other weird happenings. You might be told it’s just stress or even that you are making it up. Finally\, there is an explanation for your symptoms and even better\, a way to restore your health.\n\nDr Deakin has been studying and working in medicine for nearly 50 years. She has worked remotely in Antarctica\, and for many years in Bondi.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/author-talk-dr-gillian-deakin/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250910T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250910T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250716T051743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T051744Z
UID:10004516-1757514600-1757518200@www.bathurstregion.com.au
SUMMARY:History Talk: World’s Columbian Exposition Chicago 1893 – When Bathurst Shone on the World Stage
DESCRIPTION:Did you know Bathurst was showcased at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition\, better known as the Chicago World Fair. Come and hear Kim Bagot-Hiller talk about when Bathurst shone on the world stage.The Exposition opened on 5 May 1893 with representations from 46 countries. The Colony of New South Wales sent people and exhibits on a long journey over the water to share what the Colony had to offer\, including displays from Bathurst.Who were the people that represented Bathurst on the world stage? What were the exhibits?This free history talk at Bathurst Library is part of History Week 2025. Call 6333 6281 to book your seat now.Kim is a Bathurst local\, artist and freelance archivist. You may recognise her from her appearance on the SBS genealogy show The Secret DNA of Us this year.Image Credit: Greer Films
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/history-talk-worlds-columbian-exposition-chicago-1893-when-bathurst-shone-on-the-world-stage/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:History and Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250905T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250905T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250723T225949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T225949Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk - Gina Chick
DESCRIPTION:A special fundraising event for the Bathurst Writers’ and Readers’ Festival. \nThe Bathurst Writers’ & Readers’ Festival Committee are pleased to be welcoming Gina Chick to Bathurst to talk about her best selling memoir We Are the Stars. \nGina will be in person at the library to talk about her writing and her book. She will be able to answer questions and sign copies of her book on the day. You can pick up a copy in advance from Books Plus\, or purchase a copy on the day. 10% of book sales from the event will be donated to the 2026 festival. \nGina Chick is a rewilding facilitator\, adventurer\, writer and speaker. \nWriting is in Gina Chick’s genes. Her grandmother\, Charmian Clift\, was an author\, essayist and Australia’s first female columnist in the early 60’s. Charmian married George Johnston (My Brother Jack) and they lived together on Hydra with Leonard Cohen and bohemian expats. Charmian’s teenage indiscretion\, an illegitimate daughter\, was given up for adoption. Gina’s mum\, Suzanne Chick\, who\, after finally discovering her mother’s identity at 48\, wrote her own book\, Searching For Charmian\, which was shortlisted for the NBC Banjo Award. \nGina was one of ten participants of the first series of Alone Australia\, made by iTV and screened on SBS in 2023. After 67 days of unforgettable moments of searing vulnerability\, Gina was the last person standing\, and the second woman to win an Alone solo challenge. \nHer determination\, passion\, and love of the natural world endeared her to more than 5.5 million people around Australia. Gina’s articles have been published in The Guardian\, news.com.au\, Mamamia and SBS online. Her first book\, We Are the Stars\, published by Summit Books at Simon & Schuster\, is a bestselling memoir of love\, connection and the glorious power of letting go.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/author-talk-gina-chick/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250902T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250902T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250806T014326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T014328Z
UID:10003986-1756809000-1756812600@www.bathurstregion.com.au
SUMMARY:'I Is For Ibis' - Storytime with Jessica Ann Leffley
DESCRIPTION:Help us recognise and celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day with a special Storytime led by Wiradjuri artist and educator Jessica Leffley. \nJess is the author and illustrator of the beautiful children’s book I is for Ibis. \nAbout the book \nJoin artist\, mother\, teacher and proud Wiradjuri woman Jessica Ann Leffley in this captivating book\, as you embark on a journey through the alphabet\, discovering fascinating facts and vibrant illustrations of Australia’s diverse avian species. \nFrom the iconic Laughing Kookaburra to the rock star Palm Cockatoo\, each page is filled with colourful imagery that brings these extraordinary birds to life. \nNot only is “I is for Ibis” a visual feast for young readers\, but it also serves as an educational tool. The book features a rhyming glossary for each bird\, allowing children to expand their knowledge of these unique creatures while enjoying the rhythmic flow of the text. \nNo bookings required\, however if you wish to bring a large group please get in touch and let us know. Phone 6333 6281.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/i-is-for-ibis-storytime-with-jessica-ann-leffley/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250830T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250716T051530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T062808Z
UID:10004517-1756566000-1756580400@www.bathurstregion.com.au
SUMMARY:From Taboo To Zeitgeist: Menopause Is Not A Use By Date
DESCRIPTION:Bathurst Library and Central West Women’s Health Centre Present\nA 2025 Women’s Health Week Event \nFrom Taboo To Zeitgeist\nMenopause Is Not A Use By Date \nAuthor Panel Conversation 3pm – 5pm\, $5pp\nMenopause\, once a whispered topic\, is now entering mainstream through comedy\, musicals\, and\, increasingly\, literature. This shift reflects evolving societal attitudes\, but more importantly\, it prompts us to examine how these extra decades are truly being lived.\nIt’s time to discard the outdated notion that women are shelved once they move into older age. Contemporary novels are embracing life\, love\, and sexuality in later years\, proving that aging isn’t about fading away—it’s about soaring.\nAudience questions and comments are welcome to foster discussion and conversation. \nWriting Workshop 5pm – 7pm\, $5pp\nIn our increasingly isolated society\, everyone has a story to tell\, but not everyone has the confidence to share. That’s where Readers Are Writers workshops come in. Presented by all three authors\, the workshop will refer back to the conversation from the panel\, covering central themes and discussion points.\nLight refreshments will be available between the sessions.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/from-taboo-to-zeitgeist-menopause-is-not-a-use-by-date/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250630T044421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T052935Z
UID:10004456-1755194400-1755199800@www.bathurstregion.com.au
SUMMARY:Matthew Spencer In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Hear Matthew speak about his new book Broke Road\, described as a thrilling\, fast-paced and detailed police procedural fiction. \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase and signing on the night. \nThe author returns to characters Adam Bowman and Rose Riley. \nAbout the bookA MURDER AT HOMEA COMMUNITY ON EDGESOMEONE IS WATCHING \nA late-night phone call is never good news for Homicide Detective Sergeant Rose Riley. This time she’s being sent up to the Hunter Valley\, where a woman has been found dead in her home.Rose grew up further along the valley. She knows that for every vineyard and golf course resort visited by tourists to the ‘wine country’ there are as many dilapidated fibro houses and drug dens\, in the shadow of one of the state’s largest prisons.A media hound points the finger at the husband\, angering Rose but capturing the attention of journalist turned true crime author Adam Bowman. His book on the ‘Blue Moon Killer’ made him famous but the case nearly cost Rose her life\, and she’s not sure how she feels about seeing him again.Suspects abound\, from the grieving husband to sinister business interests and suspicious locals. But when new evidence connects the crime to an old case\, Rose realises they have no time to lose. The murderer is ready to strike again. \nAbout the authorMatthew Spencer was a journalist at The Australian for twenty years\, with long stints running the Foreign News desk and as Opinion Editor. He has written for newspapers and magazines in Uganda and Kenya and been published in The Australian Financial Review and The Sydney Morning Herald. His debut novel Black River was the winner of the 2023 Inaugural Danger Award for Debut Crime Fiction.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/matthew-spencer-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250724T031645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T023255Z
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SUMMARY:Dhuluny Wiradyuri Language Workshops @ Bathurst Library
DESCRIPTION:Join our beginner-level workshops to learn the fundamentals of the Wiradyuri language! Over three days\, you’ll discover how to pronounce Wiradyuri sounds\, words\, and phrases\, including: \n\n\n\nFamily terms \n\n\n\n\nFamily terms\n\n\n\nNumbers\n\n\n\nAnimal names\n\n\n\nA basic Acknowledgement of Country\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Schedule & Locations\n\n\n\nEach workshop is one hour long and runs for three consecutive days: August 12th\, 13th\, and 14th. Please plan to attend all three sessions\, as new content will be covered each day. \n\n\n\n\nthese workshops commence at 2:00 pm at Bathurst Library\n\n\n\n\nWho Can Attend?\n\n\n\nPlaces are limited. While Wiradyuri people\, other Aboriginal people\, and parents/carers of Aboriginal children will be given preference\, non-Aboriginal people are also welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nRegistering your interest does not guarantee a spot. You will be notified the week before the workshops if you have been allocated a place. Register your interest \n\n\n\nWorkshops are being facilitated by Aunty Joylene Simpson and Aunty Leanna Carr assisted by Jonathon Jones. \n\n\n\nLight refreshments served. Donations are welcome. \n\n\n\nFunded by the NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/dhuluny-wiradyuri-language-workshops-bathurst-library/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation":MAILTO:dhuluny@wahluuwiradyuri.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250724T031645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T023255Z
UID:10004534-1755093600-1755097200@www.bathurstregion.com.au
SUMMARY:Dhuluny Wiradyuri Language Workshops @ Bathurst Library
DESCRIPTION:Join our beginner-level workshops to learn the fundamentals of the Wiradyuri language! Over three days\, you’ll discover how to pronounce Wiradyuri sounds\, words\, and phrases\, including: \n\n\n\nFamily terms \n\n\n\n\nFamily terms\n\n\n\nNumbers\n\n\n\nAnimal names\n\n\n\nA basic Acknowledgement of Country\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Schedule & Locations\n\n\n\nEach workshop is one hour long and runs for three consecutive days: August 12th\, 13th\, and 14th. Please plan to attend all three sessions\, as new content will be covered each day. \n\n\n\n\nthese workshops commence at 2:00 pm at Bathurst Library\n\n\n\n\nWho Can Attend?\n\n\n\nPlaces are limited. While Wiradyuri people\, other Aboriginal people\, and parents/carers of Aboriginal children will be given preference\, non-Aboriginal people are also welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nRegistering your interest does not guarantee a spot. You will be notified the week before the workshops if you have been allocated a place. Register your interest \n\n\n\nWorkshops are being facilitated by Aunty Joylene Simpson and Aunty Leanna Carr assisted by Jonathon Jones. \n\n\n\nLight refreshments served. Donations are welcome. \n\n\n\nFunded by the NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/dhuluny-wiradyuri-language-workshops-bathurst-library/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation":MAILTO:dhuluny@wahluuwiradyuri.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250812T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250706T234828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T234830Z
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SUMMARY:ViV! Interactive Workshop @ Bathurst Library
DESCRIPTION:A special Book Week celebration at Bathurst Library\n\nPerfect for ages 6 – 12 years.\n\nBook an adventure with ViV! A funny\, sassy and tough young girl\, who whizzes in her wheelchair and visits fantastical places using her imagination.\n\nIn this interactive workshop we will share stories\, learn sign language (Auslan)\, and dance and sing!\n\nLed by Catherine McNamara\, who is the writer of a new children’s play called ViV! She has created this show here in Bathurst and will premiere it from August 21-23 at BMEC.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/viv-interactive-workshop-bathurst-library/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Concert or Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250812T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250724T031645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T023255Z
UID:10004533-1755007200-1755010800@www.bathurstregion.com.au
SUMMARY:Dhuluny Wiradyuri Language Workshops @ Bathurst Library
DESCRIPTION:Join our beginner-level workshops to learn the fundamentals of the Wiradyuri language! Over three days\, you’ll discover how to pronounce Wiradyuri sounds\, words\, and phrases\, including: \n\n\n\nFamily terms \n\n\n\n\nFamily terms\n\n\n\nNumbers\n\n\n\nAnimal names\n\n\n\nA basic Acknowledgement of Country\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Schedule & Locations\n\n\n\nEach workshop is one hour long and runs for three consecutive days: August 12th\, 13th\, and 14th. Please plan to attend all three sessions\, as new content will be covered each day. \n\n\n\n\nthese workshops commence at 2:00 pm at Bathurst Library\n\n\n\n\nWho Can Attend?\n\n\n\nPlaces are limited. While Wiradyuri people\, other Aboriginal people\, and parents/carers of Aboriginal children will be given preference\, non-Aboriginal people are also welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nRegistering your interest does not guarantee a spot. You will be notified the week before the workshops if you have been allocated a place. Register your interest \n\n\n\nWorkshops are being facilitated by Aunty Joylene Simpson and Aunty Leanna Carr assisted by Jonathon Jones. \n\n\n\nLight refreshments served. Donations are welcome. \n\n\n\nFunded by the NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/dhuluny-wiradyuri-language-workshops-bathurst-library/2025-08-12/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation":MAILTO:dhuluny@wahluuwiradyuri.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250611T002907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T002914Z
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SUMMARY:Sally Gould In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join paramedic and author Sally Gould for a conversation on her insightful memoir Frog. Sally has been a paramedic for 14 years and is a CSU Alumna.\nBookings essential: ph 6333 6281\n\nLife as a paramedic can be traumatic\, gross\, dull\, hilarious and magical. But behind the sirens\, and the life-or-death scenes\, and the absurdity of non-urgent callouts\, a paramedic’s career is very different to how most people imagine it.\nBased on years of meticulously kept journals\, Frog is an intimate look at the human cost of the job and the cumulative effect of trauma.\n\nCopies of the book will be for sale on the night.\n\nAbout the author\nSally Gould has been a paramedic for fourteen years and counting\, and still finds joy in her self-proclaimed dream job. The professional and personal growth she experienced on the frontline\, and the journals she kept during her early years in the field\, were the inspiration for her memoir Frog.\nHer draft manuscript won the narrative non-fiction category in the 2023 ASA/CA Award Mentorship Program.\nWhen she’s not in uniform\, Sally can be found tutoring paramedic students or immersed in her writing. She spends the rest of her days off nurturing herself through running\, bushwalking\, baking\, attending theatre\, and spending time with family and friends. Sally lives in Sydney with her husband and their two children.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/sally-gould-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250719T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250719T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T131143
CREATED:20250618T031149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T031149Z
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SUMMARY:Charlotte McConaghy In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join international bestselling author Charlotte McConaghy for a conversation on her new brilliant book Wild Dark Shore. \nBookings are essential. Phone 6333 6281\nCopies of the book will be available for sale and signing on the day. \nAbout the book\nOn a wild and remote research island between Australia and Antarctica\, Dominic Salt and his three children live as caretakers. This island is home to seabirds and seals\, black sand beaches and windswept mountains\, and a library housing many thousands of seeds from all over the world.\nLiving in isolation\, the Salt family’s lives are turned upside down when a mysterious woman washes up on their shores. Why is she here? What secrets is she keeping from them – and what secrets are they keeping from her? A stunning love letter to the wilderness and to our world; a novel of heart-stopping twists\, dizzying beauty and ferocious love\, Wild Dark Shore is a story about the impossible choices we make to protect the people we love\, even as the world around us is collapsing. \nAbout the author\nCharlotte McConaghy is the author of the New York Times\, USA Today\, and Indie Bestseller Wild Dark Shore\, as well as the New York Times Bestseller Once There Were Wolves\, winner of the Indie Book Award for Fiction 2022 and the Davitt Award for Best Adult Crime Novel 2022; and the international bestseller Migrations\, a TIME Magazine Best Book of the Year and the Amazon Best Fiction Book of the Year for 2020.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/charlotte-mcconaghy-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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SUMMARY:Making Moth Magic with Fiona Howle
DESCRIPTION:What’s fast and fuzzy and black and white?\nA terrific tiger moth in flight!\nMake 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. \n$10 per child\, aged 6years and above. \nChildren must be signed in and out of the program and picked up promptly at the end of the program.  \nPlease let us know if you need to cancel your ticket or use the online cancellation link on your confirmation email.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/making-moth-magic-with-fiona-howle/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Community Event,School Holiday Activity,Winter
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