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Library Memberships Renewals Due Now!
Please pop in and renew your membership for 2025, and grab some great books while you're at it! Still only $10 pa, and renews again in...
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Feb 26, 20250 min read


RANKIN crime fiction discussion - Feb 14th
Fri 14th Feb - Ian Rankin discussion. Members please pop into FMI library for an informal chat about Ian Rankin and his crime fiction...
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Feb 13, 20251 min read


Latest Rebus title by Rankin available for loan
BOOK REVIEW: Midnight & Blue by Ian Rankin The latest Rebus novel is out and in the Footscray Mechanics Institute (FMI) library!! ...
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Feb 6, 20252 min read


FMI member Jeff Maynard's book THE UNSEEN ANZAC available for loan to members
We have a loan copy of FMI member Jeff Maynard's biography of George Hubert Wilkins, THE UNSEEN ANZAC. Here is a recent press review:...
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Jan 24, 20251 min read
NOTICE OF FMI - AGM
FOOTSCRAY MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE INC. Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of members will be held at the FMI, 209...
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Jan 16, 20251 min read


Happy New Year!
The FMI wishes all our members a happy 2025. The Library is now open for borrowing, and the 'Doug Clymo Billiards Room' is available for...
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Jan 16, 20251 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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Dec 11, 20241 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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Dec 11, 20241 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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Dec 2, 20241 min read


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Nov 28, 20240 min read


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Nov 27, 20240 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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Nov 14, 20241 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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Oct 31, 20241 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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Oct 23, 20241 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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Oct 11, 20241 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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Oct 2, 20241 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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Sep 16, 20241 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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Sep 4, 20241 min read
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