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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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Oct 23, 20241 min read
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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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Oct 11, 20241 min read
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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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Oct 2, 20241 min read
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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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Sep 16, 20241 min read
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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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Sep 4, 20241 min read
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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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Aug 29, 20241 min read
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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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Aug 15, 20241 min read
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'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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Jul 31, 20241 min read
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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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Jul 24, 20241 min read
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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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Jul 20, 20241 min read
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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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Jul 5, 20241 min read
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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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Jul 4, 20242 min read
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Jun 20, 20240 min read
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Dickens in the FMI
Well it was Christmas at Easter for me. Seeking to review some of Footscray Mechanics Institute (FMI) library fine collection of Rare and...
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Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Find Our Books Here - FMI Library Catalogue Online
Ever wondered what's in our collection of 22,000 + titles. Check the FMI Library Catalogue online here to find out:...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
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FOOTNOTES #11 out today
The latest issue of the FMI Library newsletter "FOOTNOTES" will be emailed directly to Members today.
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May 30, 20241 min read
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Jeff Maynard - The Unseen ANZAC - free talk Fri 19.04.24
You are invited to hear published historian Jeff Maynard's talk on WWI ANZAC photographer Sir Hubert Wilkins Wilkins is the subject of...
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Apr 18, 20241 min read
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Apr 4, 20240 min read
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BOOK REVIEW: "All Along The Telegraph: A Bob Dylan Handbook"
BOOK REVIEW: "All Across the Telegraph: A Bob Dylan Handbook" Edited by Michael Gray & John Bauldie "The Telegraph" was a UK fanzine...
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Mar 28, 20242 min read
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BOOK REVIEW - "Conviction" by Denise Mina
Well since the FMI library had donation of a couple of thousand books from 'Sisters in Crime', I have been reading female crime fiction...
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Mar 21, 20242 min read
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