Bendigo Library

23/10/2026

Hear from passionate nature lover Tanya Loos, author of Living with Wildlife, tomorrow at the library.

Tanya draws from ecological science to educate and inspire and has a wealth of advice on how best to live alongside our wild neighbours. Tanya lives near Daylesford with an aviary of rescued domestic parrots — her day job is Avian Influenza Response Coordinator for BirdLife Australia.

Light refreshments to follow. Book your place and come along.

Hear from passionate nature lover Tanya Loos, author of Living with Wildlife.

22/10/2026

We've got a new neighbour! Join our librarian Liv for a tour.

21/10/2026

These magnificent Major Mitchell cockatoo and pardalote photographs are the work of Kim Wormald - lirralirra. How does she do it? Come along to the library this Saturday and learn from Kim herself.

Kim is a lifelong birdwatcher with a deep love of nature. She is passionate about ethical bird photography and will share ideas and insights to improve your chance of capturing exquisite nature shots, without the risk of harming your subjects.

Book your place in the 12.30pm event here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ethical-bird-photography-tickets-1996944275083

21/10/2026

FREE chairs! They will need to be reupholstered (or you could just remove the manky cushions). To organise a collection time, contact Robin, Manager, Bendigo Library on 54492752.

21/10/2026

Just a heads up to tend to your business with our bookies either side of the upcoming cup day!

20/10/2026

What are you up to this Friday evening? Come along to this week's author talk and meet inspiring podcaster, coach, farmer and mother, Benita Bensch.

Her new release, Seen Again, is for anyone interested in the seismic shifts that often go hand-in-hand with motherhood.

Join author Benita Bensch for a conversation about her new book, Seen Again: Light on Matrescence.

19/10/2026

Book early to hear Tarang Chawla bring his powerful call against violence to Bendigo.

Tarang is the co-founder of 'Not One More Niki', a campaign to end violence against women and children, named in honour of his younger sister, who was murdered in 2015.

He is an inspiring speaker on a mission to affect change within communities, relationships and families. His story is unforgettable, as is his message of peace and equality.

We are proud to present this 16 Days of Activism event. with support from City of Greater Bendigo. It's booking fast, so don't hesitate to secure your seat.

Tarang Chawla brings his powerful call against violence to Bendigo, at a time when it’s never been more important to hear.

18/10/2026

Well that was fun! Thanks ABC Radio National. How many of the Top 10 of the Top 100 have you read? We're expecting lots of reserves on these beloved titles:

1. Clousdstreet, Tim Winton
2. The Book Thief, Marcus Zusak
3. Boy Swallows Universe, Trent Dalton
4. Burial Rites, Hannah Kent
5. A Fortunate Life, A.B. Facey
6. Tomorrow, When the War Began, John Marsden
7. The Dictionary of Lost Words, Pip Williams
8. The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Richard Flanagan
9. The Secret River, Kate Grenville
10. The Dry, Jane Harper

Full list here.

We're counting down Radio National listeners' Top 100 Australian Books. Here's the list, from 1-100.

17/10/2026

Drop into Bendigo Library for an interactive 30-minute session on voting in the 2026 State Election, delivered by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC).

The session will cover:

• Why voting matters.
• What support is available to help you vote with confidence.
• How you can participate in the 2026 state election.
• What’s new at the 2026 state election.

🗓 Saturday 31 October
⏰11.00 AM
📍Bendigo Library

If you know someone who's not on the socials but would benefit from this session, please pass the details along ✌

16/10/2026

If you're in town for FunLoong Fun Day, why not pop in and make a dragon at Bendigo Library? We've got all the materials; all you need to bring is yourself and some creativity 🐉