August is Family History Month. Here are three ways to celebrate:

• See Wollongong City Libraries latest photographic exhibition, Illawarra Families. The exhibition depicts families in the area over time, from the formal studio photographs of people in their finest frills and hats to informal snaps of families who have worked, volunteered, played sport and played music together.
• Do some research. Wollongong Library is a great place to start your journey into the past and, if you need help, Illawarra Family History Group volunteers are available on level one every Wednesday and Friday morning from 9.30am to 12 noon.
• Attend a workshop. On Saturday, 19 August from 10am-12 noon at Wollongong Library, join the Illawarra Family History Group for a workshop to learn how to go about researching your family history. The group meets on the third Saturday of the month, 2-4pm. This family history workshop will precede the regular meeting – all are welcome to stay and learn more.

For info & bookings, visit www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library/whats-on