Join our FREE, casual, monthly Book Group in the Community Space near the Cafe at Barkly Square, Ballarat East, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.
On the second Thursday of each month Book Group will discuss a particular book, with details for each month's books listed below. The group decides on future books.
On the fourth Thursday of each month there are additional sessions for those that enjoy getting together to talk about books (and related things) but don't have time to read another book...! There will be a general theme for these sessions, with no extra reading required!
Attendance is casual, please register to receive updates and reminders.
Term 4, 2025: Register Now
Thursday 9 October, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: "The Stone Yard Devotional" by Charlotte Wood (or any other book by Charlotte Wood)
Thursday 23 October, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: Share a book that makes you laugh - can be any book, fiction, childrens, etc.
Thursday 13 November, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: "Emma" by Jane Austen
Thursday 27 November, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: Share a book or story that includes animals.
Thursday 11 December, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: Readers Choice - Christmas Themed Book
Past books:
Thursday 11 September, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: "The Harp in the South" by Ruth Park
Thursday 14 August, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier, and "Rebecca's Tale" by Sally Beauman
Thursday 12 June 2025, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Thursday 8 May 2025, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens
Thursday 13 March 2025, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles
Thursday 13 February 2025, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks
Thursday 12 December 2024, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: "The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding" by Holly Ringland
Thursday 14 November 2024, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: "Home Before Night" by J.P. Pomare
Thursday 10 October 2024, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus
Thursday 12 September 2024: Bring your favourite children's book!
Thursday 8 August 2024: "The Ship's Midwife" by Peta Miller
Thursday 18 July 2024: "Devotion" by Hannah Kent
Thursday 13 June 2024: "Keep the Aspidistra Flying" by George Orwell
Thursday 9 May 2024: "The Nowhere Child" by Christian White
Thursday 18 April 2024: "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak
Thursday 14 March 2024: "The Dictionary of Lost Words" by Pip Williams
Thursday 8 February 2024: "The Rugmaker Of Mazar-E-Sharif" by Najaf Mazari And Robert Hillman
Location & getting there
Book Group meetings are held at Barkly Square, 25-39 Barkly Street, Ballarat East.
Walking: The building has entrances on Barkly Street and also access from Princes Street South via the car park.
Driving: You can park on Barkly Street, or behind the building in the car park or on the street along Princes Street South. You can access Princes Street South from Eureka Street or Barkly Street.
Bus: There is a bus stop close to Barkly Square: Route 20, near the corner of Barkly Street and Main Road.
Bicycle: There is bike parking available at Barkly Square.
Book Group meets either in the cafe or in the Atrium near the cafe. You can enter the building from the courtyard next to the cafe or from the Barkly Street entrance, in which case make your way to the opposite corner of the building by walking around the inner courtyard either clockwise or anti-clockwise, and then you will find the cafe.
Public toilets are available within Barkly Square.
View the Accessibility Map of Barkly Square.
Conditions of participation
- Please read the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Activity Terms and Conditions. You will be asked to agree to these upon registration for this class.
- If you have any injuries or issues which may affect your ability to partipate fully in the activity, and/or if you need any reasonable adjustments, please arrive early to discuss with your tutor.
- Turn off your phone/digital devices and store your possessions in the room.
- Registrations are not transferable.
Questions?
Please call Ballarat East Neighbourhood House on 0422 612 052 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you are having trouble booking or paying for this activity, we are very happy to find a solution that will work as we want everyone interested to be able to participate.
