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Dec 111 min read
Last event of 2024 - Dylan Thomas '"Under Milk Wood" discussion
FMI Library informal discussion on Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and "Under Milk Wood" Friday 13th December - 12 noon - FMI Library - no need...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Dec 111 min read
Christmas-New Years closing
Valued members, we will be closed between 16th December 2024 to 10th January 2025 Any books on loan will be extended to 31st January 2025...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Dec 21 min read
Saturday Opening - 7th December
We are pleased to announce to members that Saturday 7th December the FMI library will be open for loans and returns. Unfortunately the...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Nov 141 min read
SONS OF WEST - A DECADE OF IMPACT
President of FMI Nev and myself lucky enough to attend this event hosted by Western Bulldogs AFC last night. Proud to be part of the...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Oct 311 min read
FREE TALK - CHINA - Nov 1st
FREE TALK on "Living and Working in CHINA" Tomorrow in the Reading Room, FMI Library. No need to book. FMI Vice-President Robert...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Oct 231 min read
FMI talk Friday 1st Nov - Working and Living in China
'The future of China's growth is dependent on a steady supply of skilled workers in key areas. However, China will face a talent demand...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Oct 111 min read
Saturday Opening 10am-1pm
Open Sat 12th October 10am-1pm Chance to return and borrow books, esp. if you work 9-5 weekdays If not supported the FMI are...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Oct 21 min read
Saturday Opening Oct 12th 10am-1pm
You asked for it - you got it! Advising Members the library will be open to borrow and return books on Saturday October 12th between...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Sep 161 min read
Free Talk BOB DYLAN & the recording of his 1962 debut album
FMI Members are invited to a free one hour chat discussing Bob Dylan and the recording of his 1962 debut album. There are many great...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Sep 41 min read
Cleopatra - books for loan
The FMI Library holds six titles on Cleopatra, the legendary Queen of Egypt in our collection. One biography by Alberto Angela, one...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Aug 291 min read
PLUS 1 Membership Drive
Hi Members -the FMI is asking you to support the Library by bringing along a friend or relative and signing them up as a new Member. Our...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Aug 151 min read
Crime Fiction Discussion 30th August 1pm - "PD James and the art of crime writing"
FMI Members are welcome to attend this informal discussion on the art of crime writing as expounded by PD James. When: Fri 30th August...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Jul 311 min read
'Doug Clymo Billiards Room' open for bookings
After a hiatus while our important Disability Access Project was being completed, FMI Members once again have access to the Billiards...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Jul 241 min read
This Friday - Library Hours 2-4pm
Due to an event being held in main library for Melbourne Rare Book Week, the FMI Library will be open for regular borrowing between 2-4pm...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Jul 201 min read
Melbourne Rare Book Week event to be held at FMI Library on Friday 26th July 2024
https://rarebooksmelbourne.com/event/rare-books-from-the-fmi-collection/
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zenarcadeaustralia
Jul 51 min read
Have you renewed your FMI Membership?
Forgotten to renew your FMI membership in March? Please pop in to the Library to do so. Still only $10 per year, with access to our...
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zenarcadeaustralia
Jul 42 min read
BOOK REVIEW: RIVER BOATS by Ian Mudie
Going thru the stacks at the Footscray Mechanics Institute (FMI) library looking at some of the rare and old books and came across an old...
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