THIS year The Friends of the Wagga Wagga City Library (FOTL) are celebrating their silver jubilee.
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FOTL helps to promote, fundraise, lobby and support library programs and services.
In recent years FOTL has purchased furniture, supported programs such as One Book One Wagga, and Babies love Books, as well as funded visiting authors, children’s entertainers and provided refreshments at countless events across the calendar year from public talks to book club party.
“We support the library because it is there for everyone, with dynamic programs for all ages, popular collections, e-resources and free Wi-Fi. Library services are vital to life-long learning for all residents, to closing the digital divide and providing a third place to meet new people, have fun and learn new skills,” FOTL president Gretchen Sleeman said.
FOTL volunteer members help at book sales and support the library across a range of activities.
FOTL meets at the library at 5pm on the second Tuesday of the month.
New members are always welcome; membership forms are available at the library service desk.
Annual membership is only $10 for individuals, $15 for families.
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THE Belgian Department for Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the Belgian National Institute for Veterans and Victims of War, has designed and commissioned a travelling exhibition, The Great War in Great Outlines, that will tour in Australia in 2016 and 2017, commemorating the 100th anniversary of many of the events it depicts.
The Great War in Great Outlines tells the story of WWI on an international, Belgian and local level.
It covers the main themes, the major battlefields, and the key moments of this conflict, while also shedding light on a number of lesser-known episodes.
Many Australians have family members who fought in Belgium in WWI.
This exhibition's arrival in Wagga aims to connect two countries through a common history and shared respect for the fallen.
The official opening of the exhibition is Saturday, November 5 at 10.30am and will be attended by the Ambassador of Belgium, Jean-Luc Bodson.
Bookings are essential contact the library at wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au or 6926 9700.
