Alcoholics Anonymous NSW Area D

Big Books in Libraries Project

January 2009 - Did you know that out of the 71 public libraries in Area D that there are a total of 57 that do not have a copy of the Big Book on their shelves? With the help of the groups in the Area we can correct this. You or your group can help in a couple of ways:

  • your group can make a donation to the Area D Big Book Library Fund
  • You can participate by contacting and delivering a Big Book to your local library, if it is on the list below.

    There are a couple of things worth considering when approaching a library about donating a copy of the Big Book.

  • The person you need to speak to is called the Acquisitions Librarian.
  • Libraries don’t accept books from religious organisations so you may need to explain that AA is not a religious organization.
  • Please liaise with Milton, the PI co-ordinator, by sending an email so we can make sure no-one doubles up on a particular library.

    To see if there is a library in your local area that needs a Big Book, click on this link to display the list. We will update this list as books are supplied. 

    To donate to the fund you can use your Area D deposit books, or fill out a deposit slip at the bank with the following details: Area D ANZ Bank Account: Alcoholics Anonymous Area D BSB 012-310 Acc no. 2260-43492.

    Or you can direct deposit using internet banking. Please use your group name + big book in the reference field (ie Ashfield Big Book) so we know who has donated the money or send an email to areadweb@gmail and let us know.

    We will publish updates of who has contributed to this effort in the next newsletter and will keep a live record on the website. Thanks in advance for your help with this initiative.

    • Cooks River District Pamphlet Drop

    May 2008 - Cooks River District have produced a card with details of meetings within the local area, contacts, as well as the "AA At a Glance" pamphlet, for distribution to doctor's surgeries, police stations, hospitals etc. Any groups within the Cooks River District who wish to be involved in distributing these are welcome to obtain some from us. Currently Tempe Steps group and Earlwood and Bardwell Park meetings are helping out with this project. Please email us if you wish to be involved.