The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:college
gptkbp:accessibility Wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Australian_Library_and_Information_Association
gptkbp:architectural_style Victorian architecture
gptkbp:collection_focus Australian literature
Local history
Reference materials
gptkbp:collection_size Over 30,000 items
gptkbp:community_role Cultural hub
gptkbp:community_service gptkb:Workshops
Literacy programs
Public lectures
gptkbp:cultural_impact Supports local artists
Promotes literacy
Encourages community engagement
Preserves local history
Fosters education
gptkbp:current_use gptkb:Public_Library
gptkbp:established 1856
gptkbp:function gptkb:Community_events
gptkb:theater
gptkb:Library
gptkbp:funding gptkb:Membership_fees
Donations
Government grants
gptkbp:governance Board of Management
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:George_H._H._Smith
gptkb:John_H._H._Smith
gptkb:William_H._M._Smith
Henry H. H. Smith
James H. H. Smith
gptkbp:historical_significance Heritage-listed building
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute
gptkbp:location Ballarat, Australia
gptkbp:membership Open to public
gptkbp:notable_event Film screenings
Art exhibitions
Annual book fair
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:auditorium
Reading room
gptkbp:opening_hours Monday to Saturday
gptkbp:original_purpose Adult education
gptkbp:partnership Local artists
Community organizations
Local schools
gptkbp:renovation 2000s
gptkbp:staff gptkb:Librarians
Volunteers
gptkbp:type gptkb:cultural_institution
gptkbp:website www.bm Institute.org.au
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ballarat,_Victoria,_Australia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6