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Ballarat Book Sale

Ballarat Airport

11C Boomerang Road, Ballarat Airport,
Mitchell Park VIC 3355

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  • 3 May

  • 7 Jun

  • 5 Jul

9am–1pm

The Rotary Club of Ballarat East operates a second hand book sale on the first Saturday of every month from 9am to 1pm at its depot at Ballarat Airport.

Just follow Liberator Drive to the airport, temporary signage is provided on sale days. There are over 30,000 books for sale at prices commencing at $1 with children's books starting at 50 cents.

A huge range of books are available include novels, classics, cooking, craft , biographies, travel, music, art, history, DVD's, as well as a large military selection.

There are also books of interest to collectors and a selection of large print novels Payment can be made by card or cash and the site is wheelchair accessible.

All profits from the sale go toward supporting local and Rotary managed charities. Over the past year the book sales have supported The Fiona Elsie cancer research institute, hospice, the Ballarat Community Care Centre, local bush fire and flood appeals, end polio, the Smith Family, Rotary sanitation projects in Nepal and Rotary overseas medical aid projects.

The Rotary Club of Ballarat East also donates books to kindergartens, aged care facilities and a number of overseas children's educational charities.

For more information, contact The Rotary Club of Ballarat East or follow them on Facebook.

Content: Ballarat East Rotary Club

Dates & Times

  • Sat 3 May 9am–1pm
  • Sat 7 Jun 9am–1pm
  • Sat 5 Jul 9am–1pm
  • Sat 2 Aug 9am–1pm
  • Sat 6 Sep 9am–1pm
  • Sat 4 Oct 9am–1pm
  • Sat 1 Nov 9am–1pm
  • Sat 6 Dec 9am–1pm
  • Sat 3 Jan 9am–1pm
  • Sat 7 Feb 9am–1pm

Accessibility Information

  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Please note: The accessibility information above is provided by the business operator. For more information, please contact the business directly.

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Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.


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