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15/12/2025

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⭐ Ballarat Libraries Festive Season Opening Hours ⭐

All City of Ballarat Libraries and Community Hubs will close at 3pm on Wednesday 24 December.

Sebastopol Library will reopen at 9.30am on Saturday 27 December. Sebastopol Library will be closed on Thursday 1 January 2026.

All other library branches and Community Hubs will resume regular opening hours at 9.30am on Friday 2 January.

The last day for Buninyong Outreach for 2025 is Thursday 18 December. Buninyong Outreach will resume on Thursday 29 January 2026.

After-hours returns chutes are available at Ballarat Library, Sebastopol Library and Wendouree Library.

Our Digital Library is always available.

All this information can also be found on our website: https://libraries.ballarat.vic.gov.au/

15/12/2025

Just a few more days away 🎄 A lovely chance for families to come together at BADAC’s Christmas Carnival.

Only 1 week to go🙌🏽
The weather forecast is looking warm and sunny so please make sure you come prepared🧢🫗

15/12/2025

Love seeing upgraded play spaces popping up around Ballarat — perfect for families and kids this summer 💚

12/12/2025

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11/12/2025

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🎄✨ Step into the magic of Christmas! 🎅🌟

Join us for a spectacular Christmas Wonderland on Friday, December 12th, at Scotsburn Primary School! 🎉

🗓️ Friday, 12th December
⏰ 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 Scotsburn Primary School

Enjoy FREE entry and a day packed with festive fun, including:
🎅 Santa visit
🎨 Free Christmas crafts
🍴 Lions Club BBQ
🎈 Balloon animals & face painting
🎭 Live entertainment with The Magic Pudding
🎁 Market stalls and much more!

It’s a perfect day out for the whole family! 🥳

🎟️ Get your tickets now on Eventbrite!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/christmas-wonderland-tickets-1971159751880?sg=8de12464cf91b361684cebae82aee1f9fe0ae6aa0e42c31e324a221890c2988370570cea3489d5b710ce27a6582c0d60200c9df85e1ed2853d5f26eb702fa05b637b6b276f6835a5c7debde82318&aff=ebdsshios&fbclid=IwY2xjawOm43FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFwYzV1WUtwVGl1eXp0WWJ5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmGjJ_jNeqVMGVND41qRd1gH8JNlasfuKKosyBJnDwnAoInP11YB-ld9uoNW_aem_7Ashaamn5YHaaKQ53UYfnw

10/12/2025

This Friday, join Buninyong Community Playgroup for a spectacular Christmas Wonderland. Featuring a visit from Santa, free Christmas crafts, live entertainment and much more! 🎄🎅

📆 Friday 12 December

⏰ 10am-2pm

📍 Scotsburn Primary School

🎟 Free entry; no bookings required

07/12/2025

Discover the Victorian Government's savings benefits

07/12/2025

Back-to-school support day! Free supplies, vouchers, merch + BBQ. 15 Dec, 403 Main Rd.

CHANGE OF DATE!!!

Hey everyone! Come on down to 403 Min Road for our Community Day! It’s a great chance to meet our new team member, Kristi, who will be working closely with local schools.
We’d love to see you there!

05/12/2025

Free Christmas Craft🎄

🍼 Baby & Children's Info Pop-Up – Christmas Special! 👶🎄

Enjoy making a FREE Christmas craft with the City of Ballarat Family & Children’s Staff. While you’re here, come and meet our friendly team and get the support you need for your little ones! 💬✨ 🎅

📌 Find out about:
• Kindergarten registration 🏫
• Booking immunisations and Maternal & Child Health appointments 💉👩‍⚕️
• Playgroup programs for your little explorers 🎨🧸

📍 Where: Eureka Centre at 102 Stawell St S, Ballarat
📅 When: Tuesday 9 December
🕤 Time: 10.00am-11.30pm

No need to book – just drop in! We’re here to help. 😊

05/12/2025

Christmas magic is happening at McDonald’s Bakery Hill🎅✨
One free Santa Photo for bub! 🎄

04/12/2025

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Join us on Saturday mornings at the Ballarat Library Maker Space!

Work alongside other community creatives. Our friendly staff are on hand to guide you through using our 3D printer, sewing machines/overlocker, sublimation printer, heat press and badge makers.

Spaces are limited so book your spot today!

📆 Saturday 17, 24 & 31 January

⏰ 9.30am

📍 Ballarat Library

🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/summer-saturdays-in-the-maker-space-summer-2025-26-ballarat-library