A Home for Everyone: Exploring Homelessness- A Human Library Event

 

A Home for Everyone: Exploring Homelessness

A Human Library Event

Pearl Cove Library is hosting a Human Library Event on

Thursday 5th August 2021 2-6 pm. Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library.

The theme is Homelessness.

The Human Library concept provides 1 on 1 sessions between a reader and a "book". The book is an actual person. 

The Human Library (https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/about) aims to help to overcome stigma, combat prejudice, dismantle stereotypes, clarify misconceptions, debunk myths and discrimination. 

The small number of people that sleep rough on streets and park benches are not accurate representations of the common and widespread reality of homelessness.

Homelessness can look vastly different to the stereotypes we hold.

Most people experiencing forms of homelessness are hidden from public view. The remaining families and children without a home are forced to couch surf, rely on temporary accommodation such as hostels or caravan parks and many will seek shelter in a makeshift dwelling such as a car.

If you have ever wondered how homeless people and families became homeless, survive, endure, manage life without a permanent home this event is for you. It is a space to engage and interact,  "a Q & A from a lived perspective".

Bookings are made with each "book". The "books" are members of the community who are or have experienced homelessness in their lives. They are volunteering through  several  Sydney Homelessness organisations. Each session booking  will last approximately 20 minutes.

For further information please contact Mary Turner or 9823 5974 or email mstafelibrary@gmail.com

Bookings can be made through Eventbrite  via The Pearl Cove Library website.

 Pease note this event is for children over 13, those under 18 must be accompanied  by an adult.

For Further information on Homelessness in NSW https://homelessnessnsw.org.au/#

https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/stories/safe-homes/5-facts-about-homelessness Retrieved 23/11/21 

Mary Turner

Rights of Passage: Know Me, Know My Country

Know Me, Know My Country

The Pearl Cove Library will host Know My Country,  a Human Living Library® event as part of World Refugee Week.
When? 6pm - 8.30pm | Thursday 23rd June 
Where?  The Pearl Room, adjacent to Pearl Cove Library 
Do I need to book? Yes, book through Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/
How much? FREE 

                                                Image by Vonecia Carswell via Unsplash (2018).

What’s happening on Thursday 23 June?

Know My Country is an event in which you can meet with four people for whom 'çountry’ is not straightforward. "Borrow" a human as you would a book, sit down and hear their story of sovereignty and displacement. This is a chance to meet with others from our Pearl Cove community and to unjudge someone - part of the Human Living Library® tradition. 

Human Living Libraries bring people together to challenge stereotypes and expectations. You can "borrow" a human for half an hour, ask them questions and listen to them read you their "story-" learn about their experiences.

Our human books are volunteers and bring stories from Gumbaynggirr, Kurdish, Syrian and Hong Kongese experiences of place and recognition. 

For further information / queries, please contact our friendly team at Pearl Cove Library:

(02) 9987 6543 

or speak to us in person at 123 Seabreeze Rd, Pearl Cove. 

Weekdays 9am-5pm and weekends 10am - 3pm.  

To read more titles relating to refuge and displacement, take a look at The Refugee Council of Australia booklist: https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/books/

To learn more about Human Living Library events, take a look at the Human Library website: https://humanlibrary.org/

Tama Woodbury, S2 2021.

“A small step for personal growth, one giant leap for mental health!”

World Mental Health Day

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The event

Pearl Cove Library is hosting a Human Library event in conjunction with World Mental Health Day. The purpose of this is to see mental health and its related concerns through another person's eyes by speaking with four guest 'Books' to discover a variety of opinions and stories related to the purpose of the event.  

The "Human Library" event will allow you to express ideas and opinions without fear of judgement. Explore the importance of diversity and encourage the acceptance of others, regardless of their personal histories. Engage in discussion to challenge stigmas about people with mental health and promote the importance of positive mental health. 

All discussions are private between the "Books" and individuals guests. The views and opinions of the "Books" may not reflect your own but we encourage guests to keep an open mind as well as be kind and respectful to all of those in attendance.  

Books 

The term "book" refers to a person that will be speaking at the event and they will have one-on-one discussions with guests regarding the theme of the event. 

The first "Book" at the event is Eva Thompson. She is an elderly woman aged 75, who lives by herself, and her children and grandchildren do not visit often. She also doesn't get to see friends and acquaintances often, and becomes quite lonely because of it. 

The second "Book" is a single father of two young children, Miles Walker. The mental health of a parent, can sometimes be overlooked and not spoken enough of, especially in a situation where they are the sole carer of young children. Parents need to be supported so that they are able to help their child become the best versions of themselves. 

The third "Book" is 20 year-old student Casey Hayes that identifies themselves with the pronouns they/them. This person holds significance to the event because there are some people that do not agree with the significance of the morals that the LGBTQI+ community spreads, and they occasionally may find a negative factor to invalidate a persons beliefs and undermine their happiness. 

The fourth and final book that will be featured in the event is, Professor Patricia Dudgeon. Professor Dudgeon is a part of the Bardi people of the Kimberly area in Western Australia. She is known for her research that includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention. She is also the co-chair of the Ministerial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Advisory Group.

Event bookings

Day and time: Saturday October 9, 2021 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm. 

Location: Pearl Cove Library courtyard and Group study room.

Cost: $2 - Cost covers a donation for a gift for each "Book".

Bookings: Bookings are completed through the Eventbrite website. 

Each individual booking will allocate a session for a total of 20 minutes. 

1 booking per person.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pearl-cove-library-world-mental-health-day-47065/

Further information

The following links will take you to further information about the purpose of the Human Library cause and mental health support agencies in Australia which may provide resources that can be used in personal situations. 

• https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/about 
• https://mhaustralia.org/about-us
• https://www.onedoor.org.au/advocacy
• https://www.gayaadhuwi.org.au/about-us/
• https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Sophia EL MOHAMAD

Every Day Is a Learning Day

  Tuesday, 15 June 2021

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About the Event

Every Day Is a Learning Day event is a human library event where you can borrow a human book and ask the questions you want. Have you probably been thinking about “Am I too old to learn something new? “, or “I would like to update my skills, where can I start?” You are not alone!

 This is absolutely where they are looking for, this topic will bring lots of possibility to you and would connect people with new learning trends by listening others experience and skilful advice.

As the world is changing so rapidly that people need to be consistently upskilling in order to keep up to date with the latest knowledge. It is also incredibly important for self-improving and trying to become better personally, specifically in the Pearl Cove community.

 The Human Living Library aims to create a safe space for dialog, a place to ask questions about difficult issues, and an opportunity to challenge the stereotypes as well. People participated in the event found more emotional support and social connection. Read more at  https://humanlibrary.org/

Meet the Books

John Maynard( an artist & Indigenous Australian)

Kelvin Hayley (a retired engineer & a teacher from Sydney U3A)

Ali Hassanzadeh(a former university teacher worked in Teheran )

Amine Barakat(a writer from the UK & originally from Syria)

Yan Liu (a government employee- from NSW Health)

Contact

BOOKING is Essential. There are only 20 places maximum are available for this event. Please follow  this link to the booking form.

💬 Librarontact:  Patricia. F   

(0449220567, lbs7@thepearlcove.nsw.gov.au)

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Take Pride!

 Take Pride at Pearl Cove Library!

Image credit: "Rainbow Flag" by -Marlith- 

Do you want to learn more about LGBTQ+ people but are too scared to ask? Come to Pearl Cove Library to learn more about LGBTQ+ identities and experiences through our Human Library event! 

When: Thursday, June 10th from 5pm–7pm

Where: Pearl Cove Library's Pearl Room, located adjacent to the library.

What is Pride Month? 

Pride month is celebrated every year in June to honour the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a significant milestone in the Gay Liberation in the United States. The goal of these celebrations is to bring awareness to LGBTQ+ identities and recognise the influences LGBTQ+ people have had across the globe. For the entire month of June, pride memorials, parades and events occur. 

What is a Human Library?

The Human Library was created in 2000 in Copenhagen by Ronni Abergel and his brother, Dany, along with their colleagues, Asma Mouna and Christoffer Erichsen. The event offered a broad range of living 'books'—that is, people—with all kinds of experiences to 'borrow'. Attendees would ask questions and talk with these 'books' to challenge stereotypes and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. For more information, visit Human Library

About the event

How is Pearl Cove Library planning to adapt this event to our community? By training our own volunteer 'books' to talk to you. We've found diverse LGBTQ+ books for attendees to speak with in a 10 minute timeframe, including Indigenous Australians, Seniors and younger LGBTQ+ people, and even Benjamin Law, an LGBTQ+ writer and journalist from Australia! Benjamin will be giving a free talk on the day to give you the opportunity to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community. This event also provides free finger-foods and complimentary tea and coffee to all participating.

If you're interested in attending this free event, then book now through eventbrite. Limited bookings are available, so be sure to act quickly! This is an event for all ages.

For more information, please contact Lynda Freisman, head librarian at Pearl Cove Library

Phone: (02) 9722 0120 

Email: lfreisman@pcl.com.au 

Written by Caitlin Austin

Nanna...Pop...is that YOU?

              

Oh Yay, BOOMER!   

That's right, this is what your Grandparents (or parents) generation were really up to when they were young(er). 
Pearl Cove Library is proud to present a Human Living Library event to celebrate the annual
NSW Seniors Festival, and give these lunatics a chance to explain themselves.

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Talking Books?

Human Living Libraries are a global movement where...you guessed it, the books TALK! 
Living "Books" (actual people) volunteer to tell their stories, answer questions and discuss in their own words often taboo topics in a safe, inclusive space. Curious? Check them out here. https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/

Mystery's, Adventure & Secret Treasure?

Pearls of wisdom, whirlwind romances, sexual revolution and struggle for social change & equality...all this and more hidden right here amongst us. 
Help us celebrate the NSW Seniors Festival and discover some "Treasure" of your own. Wanna know more, check them out here. https://www.seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au/home

Check out our "Book" catalogue

1. The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO. Age Discrimination Commissioner/Australian Human Rights Commission (Keynote speaker)