September 2022
Becoming Beth is a warm-hearted story about self-discovery, grief, family and community. Following the breakdown of her fifteen-year marriage and the death of her mother, Beth discovers documents that reveal deep family secrets. These secretes trigger memories of a very traumatic time in Beth’s earlier teenage years Free event – bookings required. Telephone 8721 2540 Or book online here.
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This tour celebrates Fleur McDonald's 20th published fiction book. Broad River Station: A young constable faces prejudice in a small country town, but the search for a missing child changes everything. A breathtaking novel of rural suspense from the best-selling voice of the outback. Fleur McDonald likes to write about strong women overcoming adversity, drawing inspiration from her own experiences in rural Australia. She is the best-selling author of Red Dust, Blue Skies, Purple Roads, [...]
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Stone Town is a captivating new rural crime drama from the author of multiple award-winning novel Cutters End. With its gold-rush history long in the past, Stone Town has seen better days. And it’s now in the headlines for all the wrong reasons… Free event with morning tea supplied. Books available for sale and signing – ideal last-minute Christmas gift. Bookings essential 8721 2540 or online here.
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The Mount Gambier Library is pleased to host Glenn Marshall; Geologist, Philatelist, and Volcano Adventurer with his presentation 'Volcano Stamps of the World'. Glean has collected over 10,000 volcano-themed postage stamps from around the world. He presents a slide show on his best of the best stamps including fascinating stories of volcanoes and themes seen on the stamps, 11.30 am. 6 Watson Terrace. Bookings essential phone 8721 2540 online https://bit.ly/3S64maE
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Live author event - with one of the 10 visionary authors, Leonie Feast-Jones. Each author brings a unique perspective and set of experiences to the table, making this book a rich tapestry of ideas and insights from personal development to business strategy, spirituality to science. Leonie is a pioneer in the field of energy healing with international exposure. She has been transforming the lives of individuals and reinvigorating organisations for over 30 years. Books are [...]
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May 2024
Travel back in time with our fun and informative walking tour around the heart of Mount Gambier. The tour highlights stories of our local people, historic buildings and natural wonders. Tour time 1hr. Tour follows footpaths with one set of stairs. Tour can be adapted to cater for mobility restrictions. Tour departs from and returns to the Mount Gambier Library 6 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier Book HERE
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From the bestselling author of The Nurses' War comes this charming, funny, pointed look at the golden years of radio broadcasting in post-war Australia, celebrating the extraordinary unseen women who wrote the radio plays that held a nation captive. For readers of Lessons in Chemistry. Books available for purchase and signing. Free event - includes supper. Bookings essential.
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Travel along Penola Road and trace the social changes of our city over the last 150 years. From a pub with five-star stables, to a church with no pews, hear the story of the great wombat war through to the proclamation of the one-time worst night club in Australia. Tour time- 1 hour Tour follows footpaths with slight inclines. Tour departs from the Mount Gambier Library 6 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier Book HERE
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Take a fascinating look at the history of discovery and interaction with the unique cave systems that twist and turn right under our city. Presented by local geologist and veteran cave diver Ian Lewis, learn about just what it looks like under our streets, buildings and backyards from those brave (or crazy!) enough to explore it. Free event - Bookings essential. Tuesday 28th May, 6.30pm Mount Gambier Library, 6 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier Book [...]
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Join us for the local launch of 'Diprotodon: A Megafauna Journey' written by Bronwyn Saunders and illustrated by Andrew Plant. Follow in the giant footsteps of Diprotodon as he finds his place in the world. Explore his Ice Age environment, his encounters with other megafauna and the challenges he faces to survive. 'Diprotodon: A Megafauna Journey' features the largest marsupial that ever lived, and could be found in the Limestone Coast area. Family friendly event with craft activity [...]
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Join Sallyanne Pisk, author, dietitian and mindfulness practitioner as she offers tips and strategies on how to make food and lifestyle choices to improve your health and wellbeing - without diet gimmicks. Discover more about Sallyanne Pisk at Eating For You | Mindful eating and living Free event - bookings essential Wednesday 12th June, 7.00pm Mount Gambier Library, 6 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier Make your booking HERE
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