Experience the thrill of harness racing at the club in March. Don't miss the highlight of the month, the highly-anticipated Bathurst Gold Crown Carnival taking place from 15th to 25th March, 2023.

Timber HawkeyeFriday 10 March, 6pmFree- no bookings required Timber is the bestselling author of Buddhist Boot Camp, Faithfully Religion less and The Opposite of Namaste. He will join us at the Library for a free book talk, discussion and Q&A. Discover the benefits of mindfully living at peace with the world (both within and around […]

Alice is trapped in Wonderland and time is running out to save her! Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and enter a virtual world of adventure, intrigue and impossible things at this immersive Alice in Wonderland event. For one day only, the streets of Bathurst will turn into a giant, escape-room-style experience on Saturday the […]

Throughout history, potters have reclaimed their trimmings from broken, unfired pots, reprocessing them into fresh clay for the potter’s wheel. Cowra-based ceramic artist John Daly seeks to find other materials that can be redirected from landfill and transformed by the kiln into something new, and calls for artists to play their small part in the […]

Celebrating 100 years of Australia’s most renowned portrait prize In 2021 the Art Gallery of New South Wales celebrated the 100th birthday of Australia’s oldest and most-loved portrait award, the Archibald Prize.  The landmark exhibition Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize explores the prize across its history, revealing fascinating stories behind 100 carefully selected artworks. […]

FREE - donations at the door encouraged Paul Newton, Archibald Prize finalist 12 times, talks about his experience with Australia's oldest and most-loved portrait prize. There can’t be many more entertaining sports commentators than comic duo Roy Slaven and HG Nelson (aka John Doyle and Greig Pickhaver). Known for their ABC television show Club Buggery […]

Many know Charles Darwin as one of the world’s most famous biologists but few know he visited Bathurst. Hear about Darwin’s visit as a young man in 1836, his adventures in Australia, his opinions, and how Darwin’s visit influenced his work and science. This talk, conducted by Kim Bagot-Hiller, will include a short walk from […]

Author Talk- Mawunyo Gbogbo Saturday 11 March, 3pm Bookings Essential- 6333 6281 Join ex CSU Bathurst student and current ABC journalist Mawunyo Gbogbo for a talk about her 2022 memoir Hip Hop & Hymns. Hear about Mawunyo’s experience growing up in the sleep coal mining town of Muswellbrook, NSW and how her love of storytelling, […]

Throughout history, potters have reclaimed their trimmings from broken, unfired pots, reprocessing them into fresh clay for the potter’s wheel. Cowra-based ceramic artist John Daly seeks to find other materials that can be redirected from landfill and transformed by the kiln into something new, and calls for artists to play their small part in the […]

Bathurst & District Artisans is a new craft and art group. We are having an open day to show what we offer as far as developing or enhancing your skills in a range of crafts and art. Come for an hour or stay for the day. Watch demonstrations or try your hand at a range […]

Celebrating 100 years of Australia’s most renowned portrait prize In 2021 the Art Gallery of New South Wales celebrated the 100th birthday of Australia’s oldest and most-loved portrait award, the Archibald Prize.  The landmark exhibition Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize explores the prize across its history, revealing fascinating stories behind 100 carefully selected artworks. […]

In support to the 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD) campaign #EmbraceEquity, Bathurst Library will be screening one session of All About Women 2023 as a discussion panel live-broadcast direct from the Sydney Opera House. Featuring Chloe Hayden, Grace Tame & Jac den Houting, and curated and moderated by Amy Thunig. Bookings preferred: 6333 6281 Nearly […]