August at the library

Spin Fest Events

Ahead of September’s UCI Road World Championships, Wollongong City Libraries is hosting cycling events.

1. For the Kids - Balance Bike Basics

Local cycling coach Bryan Goddard will go through the basics to get your preschooler out enjoying a balance bike. Balance bikes and helmets provided (or you can bring your own). At Thirroul Community Centre Hall, Tuesday 2 August. Parent/caregivers will participate in the session; please book into the correct age group:

* 10am session for 2-3 years,

* 10.30am session for ages 3-4,

* 11am session for 4-5.

More info here.

2. For Adults - Purchasing an E-Bike

Electric bikes are increasingly popular around the globe. Local bike shop owner Andrew Larkin will talk about what to look for when choosing your next ride.
Thirroul Library: Wednesday, 24 August – 6-7pm. More info on this and other Spin Fest workshops here.

Book Week 2022

‘Dreaming with your eyes open’ is the theme for this year's Book Week (August 20-26).  It’s about listening to Country as the first storyteller. It’s about learning from friends who help you on your way. It’s about stepping into your own story. Thirroul and Helensburgh Library will be celebrating Book Week during August with some fun in-library activities and plenty of wonderful displays to enjoy.

Some of the Older Reader (ages 13-18) short-listed titles you can borrow are:

Girls in Boys’ Cars by Felicity Castagna

How to repaint a life by Steven Herrick

Tiger Daughter by Rebecca Lim

The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough

Terciel and Elinor by Garth Nix

Sugar Town Queens by Malla Nunn

Reading Challenge

We’re just over halfway for our annual Reading Challenge. This year, we’ve created an assortment of challenges that are sure to get you perusing the shelves for something new, unusual, or unique.  Examples include: reread a classic, set in the snow, a debut novel, something fishy. Share your progress on Facebook or Instagram, hashtag #WCLibraries