On Monday, November 25, Mayor Ry Collins, joined by several WRC Councillors, officially launched the Zonta Club Book Collection at Bowen Library. The unveiling took place before an enthusiastic crowd of community members, marking the addition of this valuable resource to the library.
Mayor Collins was excited to launch the Zonta Collection. He praised the efforts of Zonta members for their contribution to the community.
The Zonta Club of Bowen has generously donated a diverse and thoughtfully curated collection of fiction and non-fiction books, catering to a wide range of interests and experiences.
The Zonta Club of Bowen Collection of books was donated by Zonta club members and through a Whitsunday Regional Council Grant.
Hortense Ingram, the Zonta-Library Project Coordinator liaised with Tania to select the books, which reflect the Zonta theme of building a better world for women and girls. The Collection aims to fill the needs of the Bowen community and appeal to a broad audience, including men and teenagers.
Hortense shared that the Zonta Collection highlights Australian award-winning authors, cultural themes, historical fiction, memoirs of inspiring women, survivor stories, health, wellbeing, relationships, self-help, leadership, and young adult topics.
The launch coincides with the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. In support, the Zonta Club of Bowen released an updated "Safety Tips for Women and Girls" brochure to empower and protect women in the community.
Example of some of the books in the collection. Photo supplied.
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