Afternoon Tea
with
Dianne Blacklock, Ber Carroll and Liane Moriarty
Friday May 11, 1.30pm
(for 2.00pm start)
Level 9, Council Administration Building,
41 Burelli St, Wollongong
Tickets available from: 27th April, 2012 from Cashier’s Office or Central Library, Corrimal, Dapto and Thirroul District Libraries
Members $12 Non-members $15
Experience the finest in Australian Women’s Fiction
Dianne Blacklock, Ber Carroll and Liane Moriarty are internationally published authors whose books appeal to women of all ages. Come and listen to Dianne, Ber and Liane speak about their publishing journey, the inspiration behind their current novels, and how they juggle family life with writing.
Join Us and Celebrate National Year of Reading
Stories to Tell
Family History Week
Thursday 2nd August
1.30pm for 2pm. Function room 9th floor Council Building Burelli Street
Bring along any family history artifacts and share a little history with everyone. You will be involved in workshops that will help you take your Family History one step further. All this can be shared over a cup of tea.
Entry by gold coin at the door.
Aims of the Friends
- To foster an interest in books
- To serve as a link between the library and the community
- To promote an appreciation and awareness of the library's services and its collections
- To sponsor special community events and literary activities designed to stimulate community interest in reading and awareness of the role of the library in the community
- To provide support for the library and its collections through practical assistance, for example, fund raising, the encouragement of gifts, sponsorships and endorsements
- To advocate and make representations for improvements in funding arrangements for public library services
- To foster links with organisations with similar interests and objectives
Our Program
There are three main areas of the Friends of the Library program to suit a variety of interests and levels of involvement. These are conducted at various venues, including the Branch libraries.
1. Social/Educational
- Author visits
- Book launches
- Visits to cultural institutions
- Literary lunches and dinners
- Promotion of children's and youth reading
- Special interest evenings
2. Fundraising for special projects
- Providing Friends of the Library book bags (proceeds go towards projects that enhance library services)
- Holding social/education events
3. Practical help for the library and its customers
- Assisting with library surveys
- Assisting at library special events
- Promoting the pleasures of reading
Membership Information
Fees
- Individual $15
- Family $20
- Concession $10 (senior/pensioner/full-time student/unemployed)
Fees can be paid to the Cashier, Wollongong City Council, Burelli St, Wollongong or at any branch of the Library
Mail to: Friends of the Wollongong City Library, PO Box 922, Wollongong NSW 2520
Contact Us
Membership Enquiries: Carolyn Githens
Phone: (02) 4229 2247
General Enquiries: Helen Woodward
Phone: (02) 4225 9223 Mob: 0414 415 624
Email: hwoodward12@bigpond.com
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Jillian Blakey - Email: jblakey1@bigpond.net.au
Mail: PO Box 922, Wollongong East, 2500