Join Melissa Jackson and Kerry-Ann Tape, First Nations family history specialists, for our Connecting Culture: Tracing Ancestors workshop for mob, in collaboration with the History Council of New South Wales. In this session we will introduce you to the State Library’s diverse family history collections and provide you with ways in which to trace your […]
Adam Courtenay will return to the Bathurst Library in September to discuss his latest non-fiction book, 'Three Sheets to The Wind'. Three Sheets to The Wind is the story of how a motley crew of merchant seamen walked 600 miles to save 7000 gallons of rum. Intrigued? Book a spot to learn more about this […]
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is delighted to present Sunday Sketch Sessions at 'Linda Jackson: Romance of the Swag'. Drop in, explore and draw the current exhibition. Inclusive of all ages and abilities. All materials supplied. Entry to this event is free. Image: 'Uluru', 1981, photo by Linda Jackson.
With thanks to the NSW Government, Evans Arts Council have been given a grant to run free youth workshops these school holidays. These workshops are targeted at 12 - 24 year olds. Bookings essential with only 10 places per workshop available. More information on individual workshops and booking information can be found at facebook.com/EvansArtsCouncilBathurst Monday […]
Join a very special collage workshop with renowned artist and fashion designer Linda Jackson. For ages 8+ $12 BRAGS member $15 nonmembers. Tickets include all materials. Image courtesy of the artist.
Join artist and Australian fashion pioneer Linda Jackson in a creative colour collage workshop with afternoon tea. For ages 65+ $30 BRAGS members, $35 non-members + booking fee Tickets include, all materials and afternoon tea. Image: Linda Jackson 'Rainbow Leaf' 1982
Join Central West local author Kim Kelly for a talk on her new book 'The Rat Catcher' a historical fiction love story set in 1900's Sydney.Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing on the night from Books Plus Bathurst.Bookings required. More info about the book and the event can be found […]
International best-selling crime author Chris Hammer is visiting the Bathurst Library in October! Jenny Barry will lead the conversation as they discuss Chris's brand new book The Tilt as well as writing, inspiration and the huge success of Chris' previous novels including Scrublands and Silver. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and […]
Author and poet, Steven Herrick spends an enviable proportion of his life touring exotic countries with his wife Cathie and their two hardy bicycles, christened Jenny and Craig.Steven’s cycling books are part bicycle adventure, part culinary safari. They are essentially handbooks for those who enjoy slow food, grassroots travel and long-distance cycling.Steven's talk will cover […]
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is delighted to present Sunday Sketch Sessions at Liam Benson: Virtue Without Stain. Drop in, explore and draw the current exhibition. Inclusive of all ages and abilities and self-guided. Image: Alhamdulillah (Praise be to God), 2017, Liam Benson
Join Mary Fletcher and Alan McRae of the Bathurst District Historical Society for a fascinating look into Bathurst’s past in the History Talk: Bathurst in Past Times with the Gregory Photograph Collection. The Gregory Photographs are a renowned collection of glass plate negatives taken by Albert Gregory of "The Premier Studios", Bathurst in the late […]
Author TalkTwo Mums And A Dad by Toby RobertsFriday 2 December, 6pmBookings Essential Join Toby Roberts for a fun discussion about his delightful coming of age memoir explores the angst of puberty, school, sport and bad 80s fashion. Beneath the humour lies a deeper reminder of the human drive to pursue a more authentic life, […]
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