Author Talk – Gabbie Stroud

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Author Talk – The Things That Matter Most By Gabbie Stroud Tuesday 8 August, 6pm Bookings Essential – 6333 6281 Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night. About The Book The staff of St Margaret's Primary School are hanging by a thread. There's serious litigation pending, the school is due […]

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Women’s Health Week Talk- ‘Take Weight Off Your Mind For Good Without A Diet’

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Delivered by accredited practising dietitian and mindfulness practitioner, Sallyanne Pisk. Learn the secrets to changing your eating habits for good. Remove confusion and overwhelm without focusing on food or the scales, be empowered to move forward with your knowledge of what nourishes you, and confidently do it with ease. Sallyanne is the author of ‘Eating […]

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Author Talk – Kamille Roach

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Returning to her home town of Bathurst, join 2013 Banjo Paterson Writing Award winner Kamille Roach for a discussion of her second novel, 'Pine Creek', a dark, rural crime story. Tuesday 12 September, 12pmBookings essential- 6333 6281 Inspired by the intense environment of drought stricken New South Wales during the 1980's AIDS epidemic, 'Pine Creek' […]

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Book Launch and Information Talk

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Join local author Christine Bailey for the launch of her book The Purple Copper's Secret. A book with something for all ages exploring a beautiful local species of butterfly. Senior Local Land Services Officer Allan Wray, and local biologist/ecologist Ray Mjadwesch will also speak about their work monitoring and recording the butterfly since 1997, and […]

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Author Talk – Judy Nunn

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Best-selling author Judy Nunn returns to Bathurst for her latest sweeping historical novel Black Sheep. From the Shearing Wars of Queensland to the close colonial community of Goulburn, to the trenches of the Western Front, Judy Nunn once again brings Australian history vividly to life. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on […]

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Human Library; Un-judge a book

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

A Human Library is all about human connection. It is a library where real people are on loan (human books), creating a safe, conversational space where topics are discussed openly between the 'book' and the reader (community member). Each human book is a distinctive story that details their lived experience of belonging, diversity and inclusion. […]

Author Talk – Amanda Hampson

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Join Amanda Hampson in-person to talk about her wickedly witty, cosy crime novel The Tea Ladies, set in Sydney in the swinging sixties. Bookings - call - 6333 6281 The Tea Ladies is one of the top ten bestselling Australian novels of 2023. Amanda has been writing professional for over 20 years and is the […]

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Author Talk – Barbara Lepani

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Barbara Lepani is a Lithgow born author and cultural change activist. Barbara’s books draw on a life of cross cultural relationships, 35 years experience as a student-practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism, and a professional life as a public policy strategist and sociologist of science and technology. The Regenesis Journey promotes discussion about shaping the future of […]

International Games Month

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

November is International Games Month (IGM); an annual celebration of games, play, libraries and learning!Bathurst Library is hosting a FREE family friendly afternoon!Saturday 18th November from 3pm - 5pmBoard gamesGiant gamesNintendo Wii on a big screenCosplay or character dress-up- PRIZES to be wonLEGO playVR demonstrations by The Clubhouse / Social Futures For bookings phone 6333 […]

Author Talk – Anita Heiss

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Anita is a proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of Central West New South Wales, but was born in Gadigal country. She is one of Australia’s most prolific and well-known authors publishing across genres including non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction and children’s novels. Her next novel, due in 2024, will be a fictional take on […]

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Kim Kelly In Conversation

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Milthorpe author Kim Kelly’s novella Ladies’ Rest and Writing Room has just been announced as a winner of the annual 20/40 Prize for fiction and non-fiction works. Join Kim, in conversation with Jenny Barry for a delightful discussion on her prize winning novella, the research behind the story and more. Bookings: 6333 6281 About the […]

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Artist Talk – Tessa Morrison ‘Bejewelling Shakespeare’s Women’

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Artist and author Tessa Morrison specialises in enamel Jewellery. Tessa Morrison's artwork will be on display in the Bathurst Library December 11 2023 - January 24 2024 Her current works on display in the Library explore the role of women in Shakespeare’s plays. Tessa has written a book to accompany her works and research ‘Bejewelling […]

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