Friends of the Wollongong City Library

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