By Ann Middleton, president of the Friends of Wollongong City Libraries

The Friends of Wollongong City Libraries is a volunteer organisation that runs activities for its members while raising money for local libraries.

Our goals are to serve as a link between the library and the community, and foster an interest in books and an awareness of library services. We organise author luncheons and dinners throughout the year. At these events we can gather with friends and other enthusiastic readers to hear popular authors talk about their books and their writing.

In July we are delighted to be welcoming author Kelly Rimmer. If you haven’t read any of her books, I highly recommend The Warsaw Orphan and The German Wife.

If you would like to experience one of our events, tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite, at the Council or at some libraries. You don’t need to be a member but there is a reduction in price on the tickets for members. If you’re interested in becoming a member, you can find a form at your local library or on the library website.

We have some other exciting events planned for the rest of the year so please keep a look out for flyers and remember, all money raised returns to our community libraries.