Adults

Bathurst Library holds many events aimed at adults, including author talks, Tech Help programs for seniors, and presentations.

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Events for Adults

Book Sale

04 Apr 2025 Our popular book sales are held on the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each month.

Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel Street, 2795

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Author talk - Alicia Thompson

05 Apr 2025 Join Alicia Thompson for a talk on her latest book Ex. Described by reviewers as a compelling and relatable story that keeps you guessing.

Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel Street, 2795

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Exercise Your Writing Muscles - Workshop

05 Apr 2025 A session containing activities for adults where you will be guided through a few writing exercises to stretch your skills and inspire you to go further.

Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel Street, 2795

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Book Launch – Uprising by Dr Stephen Gapps

17 Apr 2025 Join Dr Stephen Gapps, award-winning author of The Sydney Wars and Gudyarra as he launches his new book about frontier resistance warfare, Uprising.

Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel Street, 2795

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War’s End – World War One Memorials of Australia

29 Apr 2025 Join director Geoffrey Sykes for a screening of his film about the diversity and function of memorials following WW1.

Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel Street, 2795

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Computer Coffee Club

30 Apr 2025 Designed for beginners, Computer Coffee Club is a chance to learn more about your computer or smart device.

Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel St, 2795

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Community talk - The Dark Web: a foray in fungal realms

01 May 2025 Join ecologist, mycologist and photographer, Dr Alison Pouliot, in an exploration of the dark web beneath our feet as she speaks about her new book 'Funga Obscura'.

Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel Street, 2795

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History Talk - When Bathurst Shone on the World Stage

07 May 2025 What do Bathurst, Chicago and Christopher Columbus have in common? The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, better known as the Chicago World Fair.

Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel Street, 2795

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Author Talk – Matt Murphy ‘Gold’

14 May 2025 Join author Matt Murphy for a deep dive into the true history behind the discovery of gold in Australia in his new book Gold

Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel Street, 2795

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