The Friends of Balmain Library (FOBL) is a non profit organisation founded in 1998. FOBL aims to support, extend and promote the service of Balmain Library, advocating the cause of the library at all levels of government10th March 2023: "The Ernie Awards" - Recording and Publicising Thirty Years of Misogyny - Dr Meredith Burgmann Become a member today and enjoy the many benefits including discounted entry to FOBL events and a 10% discount at Hill of Content bookshop.FOBL presents a wide array of exciting events, from author talks, a monthly open book group, Youth activities and a lot more. Friends of the Balmain Library have successfully run a local primary and secondary writing competition since 2010. Youth events will continue to be part of FOBL. Watch this space for Future Youth events.