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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn the secrets to crafting a bestselling novel from a bestselling author! Join Amanda Hampson for an intense, highly productive workshop with writing tips, advice and motivation to get it written! Find out how to plunder your life for material, craft a killer premise, create a dynamic and sustainable protagonist and outwit your readers with […]
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 […]
A FREE information session with a local Speech Pathologist, for parents and carers of children aged 0-5yrs. This session will focus on how you can build language and literacy skills at home. Plus, a look at the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year winners and library resources to help you with your child's language […]
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. […]
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 […]
Author Talk - Rhys Gard Friday 22 September, 6pm Bookings: 6333 6281 While estranged twins Oliver and Theo Wingfield are identical in appearance, they couldn’t be more different. Theo, an extrovert verging on arrogant, was always a drifter, a nomad, operating on the fringes of the law. Oliver, intense, creative and introspective, was destined to […]
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 […]
Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Wiradjuri Country
1 Kendall Avenue
Bathurst NSW 2795
Site by WISDOM
