Collins Booksellers on Lydiard

The heritage-listed location of ‘Collins Booksellers on Lydiard’ is a book lover’s paradise and to compliment the wide range of books we offer, we are delighted to offer regular author events. From best selling and award winning authors through to debut authors, we will have something on our event calendar to suit all interests.
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An Evening with Peter FitzSimons

Tuesday 10 November 2026 6:00 PM (UTC+11) Australia/Melbourne

Peter FitzSimons AM returns to Ballarat in November to celebrate the release of his latest book 'The race to the top of the world'.

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Peter FitzSimons AM returns to Ballarat in November to celebrate the release of his latest book 'The race to the top of the world'.

Ballarat Mechanics Institute Sturt St, Ballarat, Vic, 3350
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An Evening with Brooke Davis and Favel Parrett

Wednesday 11 November 2026 6:00 PM (UTC+11) Australia/Melbourne

We are delighted to be hosting authors - and friends Brooke Davis and Favel Parrett in Ballarat this November.

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We are delighted to be hosting authors - and friends Brooke Davis and Favel Parrett in Ballarat this November.

Old Colonists Club, Ballarat (upstairs from Collins Books on Lydiard) 16 Lydiard St North, Ballarat, Vic, 3350
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A Morning with Tania Blanchard

Friday 13 November 2026 11:00 AM (UTC+11) Australia/Melbourne

You are invited to a morning with bestselling author Tania Blanchard to celebrate the release of The Paris Prize. Join us in the beautiful surrounds

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You are invited to a morning with bestselling author Tania Blanchard to celebrate the release of The Paris Prize. Join us in the beautiful surrounds

Grainery Lane 35 Armstrong St North, Ballarat Central, Vic, 3350
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In Conversation with Anna Downes

Tuesday 17 November 2026 6:00 PM (UTC+11) Australia/Melbourne

We are delighted to be hosting Anna Downes in Ballarat this November.

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We are delighted to be hosting Anna Downes in Ballarat this November.

Old Colonists Club, Ballarat (upstairs from Collins Books on Lydiard) 16 Lydiard St North, Ballarat, Vic, 3350
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In Conversation with Kate Asher

Friday 20 November 2026 6:00 PM (UTC+11) Australia/Melbourne

We are delighted to be hosting Kate Asher in Ballarat this November.

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We are delighted to be hosting Kate Asher in Ballarat this November.

Old Colonists Club, Ballarat (upstairs from Collins Books on Lydiard) 16 Lydiard St North, Ballarat, Vic, 3350
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Book Launch: Pincho by Ben Sanders

Saturday 21 November 2026 2:00 PM (UTC+11) Australia/Melbourne

Join us for a fun filled afternoon with local author / illustrator Ben Sanders as we launch his latest picture book 'Pincho: Nothing is Possible'.

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Join us for a fun filled afternoon with local author / illustrator Ben Sanders as we launch his latest picture book 'Pincho: Nothing is Possible'.

Collins Booksellers on Lydiard 22 Lydiard St North, Ballarat, Vic, 3350
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Bread Baking with Mara Ripani

Wednesday 25 November 2026 6:00 PM (UTC+11) Australia/Melbourne

We are delighted to be hosting Mara Ripani to celebrate her new book ‘The Baker’s Percentage’. Mara will be in conversation with Sara Kittelty for a

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We are delighted to be hosting Mara Ripani to celebrate her new book ‘The Baker’s Percentage’. Mara will be in conversation with Sara Kittelty for a

Kittelty's 134 Victoria St, Ballarat East, Vic, 3350
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