History Week 2021

              Get To Know The Land You Live On! 

Are you interested in learning about Pearl Coves' native land?

Come together with local Aboriginal Elders and members of the Indigenous community to learn about the history of Pearl Cove.

As a part of History Week, 2021 we are hosting a Human Living Library Event where the books come to life as people and you can have one on one personal interactions with members of our local Aboriginal Community and listen to a side of history you don't always get to hear.

                                              Event Details

Where: Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library 

When: 4pm Friday 10th September 

Cost: FREE -  bookings required

BOOK HERE - Pearlcovelibrary@events.com

What is a Human Library?

A library where the books are people and you get to have engaging conversations with local members of the indigenous community in a safe and inclusive environment, allowing people to talk about all sorts of things that don’t come up in conversation in our everyday lives.

The Human Living library was created to help fight stereotypes.

Our event will have 8 members of the local indigenous community which you get to have 

1-on-1 conversations with or in small groups to ask and learn about Pearl Coves indigenous history. 

Check out the Human Library Website for more information!

Pearl Cove Library acknowledges all First Peoples of the Aboriginal lands we operate on and celebrate their enduring connections to country, knowledge, and stories. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We are committed to a positive future for the Aboriginal community.

Meg Kirwan

See What's On The Menu at the Library!

Image credit: Louis Hansel, Unsplash

See what's on the menu this Harmony Day at Pearl Cove Library!

Join us from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday 21st of March, 2020 and find out what's on the plates of Australians new and old.

Pearl Cove Library will be hosting our very own Human Living Library event where you can ask questions you've always wondered about food but never wanted to ask. Where does bush tucker come from? Do Indigenous Australians still eat it? What do refugees eat when they arrive in Australia? What did they eat before? How is it any different to your home cooking? Our living books can answer these questions and more at the Pearl Cove Library Courtyard.

Tea and coffee will be available for attendees.

Speakers:

David Smith - an Aboriginal Australian of the Eora nation.

Yousef Khalil Hamed - a Syrian refugee. Former head chef of a Michelin Star restaurant. Settled in Australia in 2017.

Hala Al-Ghol - an Israeli asylum seeker. Single mother of one child in Pearl Cove. Entered Australia in 2019.

Yasmeen Abdul-Aziz - a Middle Eastern refugee. Separated from family, entered Australia 1982.

Bookings are essential for guaranteed sessions.

Event Details:

Date: 21 March 2020

Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (Lunch break at 1:00-1:30)

Location: Pearl Cove Library Courtyard

Cost: Free

Bookings: email or call Pearl Cove Library, or talk to any of the friendly library staff.

Contact:

Pearl Cove Library

123 Smith Rd

Pearl Cove 2446

(02) 6586 1743

events@pearlcovelibrary.com

Further Information:

Human Living Libraries: https://www.humanlibrary.org

Harmony Day: https://www.harmony.gov.au/

Refugee Quick Guide: https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/quick-guide/

by Victoria Zhao

Your Mob, Our Mob

 

F  O  R   N  A  I  D  O  C   W  E  E  K

Imagine the resources we have available in our community!  
Not from books but from people!! 

This coming July, during NAIDOC Week, Pearl Cove Library will be holding it's first Human Living Library Event.

Instead of borrowing a book, come and spend some time with our 'living libraries'. 

This is a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the experiences and knowledge of members of our indigenous community.

We are pleased to announce our 'living books' will be:
> Dharawal elder Lorraine Brown, an artist at Coomaditichie United Aboriginal Corporation

> Yuin elder and historian Noel Butler, 
> Adelaide Wenberg, who was a member of the Stolen Generation, and
> Aboriginal elder Uncle Willie Dixon, who was also a member of the Stolen Generation.

2 to 5pm, Friday 17th July, 2020 (NAIDOC Week)
The Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library
This event is FREE but space is limited
Book through Everbrite to secure your place
For more information, please call 5555 7777 or email nancy@pearlcovelibrary.org.au
A light afternoon tea will be served

https://www.naidoc.org.au/

https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/

Author: Lyndal Parker

Images: https://www.smhow.org.au and Joshua Ness on Unsplash

Breaking Stigma: World Eating Disorders Action Day

Breaking Stigma: World Eating Disorders Action Day

Pearl Cove Library is hosting a special event in line with World Eating Disorders Action Day. This years theme is breaking stigma, and so we invite you to come and speak with our "living books". These are members of our community who have been effected by an eating disorder.  

Our "living books" are;

Alice Johnson, an indigenous woman in recovery

Matthew Turner, a young man in recovery

Tim Parker, a father who lost his daughter to anorexia

Grace Brooks, eating disorders campaigner 

        

Sunday 2nd of June

11am to 2pm 

Pearl Cove Library Courtyard

Bookings Essential 

Please book via email: pcl_events@gmail.com 

For more information on World Eating Disorders Action Day;

http://www.worldeatingdisordersday.org/2019-events-2/

Image source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/active-activity-adventure-backpack-541520/

Isobel Bryan

Stay alive! - Build your inner warrior!

Support suicide awareness and prevention by joining our event on September 10, 2019!

Pearl Cove library will transform into Human Library on the World Suicide Prevention Day - September 10, 2019 to promote understanding of suicide prevention among community. 

Human Library is where you can “borrow” a person and “read” as a “book”. Readers can listen to our books’ stories and have a meaningful conversation up to half an hour.

Our books are on the shelf and free to book:

• An Indigenous Australian doctor: A psychiatrist will talk about suicide with a focus on help-seeking and explain how to help someone with suicidal thoughts.
• A mom who lost her son to suicide sharing her experience.
• An unemployed person who made an attempt on his life talking about his depression.
• A single mom talking how she was struggling with her life and had thought of suicide.

Go to Pearl Cove Library and read about this difficult topic. You can learn from our books’ experience and play an important role in suicide prevention. Spread inspirational messages and hope!

Tea and biscuits are provided so you can enjoy a pleasant reading time.

Scan the QR code to reserve a book, or make your booking through Eventbrite.

Please let us know in the registration form if you have any accessibility and/or dietary requirements so we can make an appropriate arrangement.

About World Suicide Prevention Day
Find out more about The Human Library
Crisis Support service in Australia: Lifelife Australia

Image source:
https://www.bewhoyouare.com/training-your-inner-warrior-151zlbz
https://sydney.edu.au/about-us/vision-and-values/living-library.html

Posted by Huong Duong

What would you do if your home disappeared?

Ever wondered what it’s like to be homeless? Come and have a chat with people from Pearl Cove who have experienced homelessness and survived to tell the tale.

Event: Come over to my place!                                                                             

During ‘Homelessness Week’ we are celebrating people from our community who have been homeless.

Living Books: Book in for a chat with one of our ‘Living Books’ to hear their stories about what it’s like to be homeless.

You’re allowed to ask questions: the aim of this event is to promote awareness and understanding, encourage open communication, and break down barriers and prejudice.

When: Wednesday 9^th August

Where: Pearl Cove Library

Bookings: Book your appointment here

Library café: After your conversation check out the Library Café - for a coffee or a snack – and a chance to talk with others who’ve just met a Living Book. 

Who are the Living Books?

Senior Citizen - Marilyn Joyce

Indigenous Elder - Bessie Bright

Refugee - Tom Zelzer

Young Adult - Jake Evergreen

More about homelessness

HomelessnessAustralia

Debbie Case

Christmas around the World

CHRISTMAS AROUND 

THE WORLD

Image Source: https://blogs.coventry.ac.uk/uncovered/2015/12/21/christmas-around-the-world/

It is fast approaching that time of year again, a time where people, friends, family and strangers come together to celebrate, share stories and eat wonderful food! Christmas is here, and among the destinations on Santa's list is Pearl Cove Library. 

 Christmas around the world will feature guest speakers and living books from Aboriginal, Jamaican, Greek and Portuguese backgrounds to share how they celebrate Christmas in their own unique and sacred ways. There will be Christmas themed catering from many cultures around the world, children's jungle gym play-hire for the kids to enjoy, Christmas music and a Christmas movie played for everyone to enjoy.

All are welcome.

Saturday 22nd of December 2018

11:00am - 3:00pm

Pearl Cove Library Courtyard

Bookings Essential via Eventbrite

(Adults: $12 - Children, Pensioners: $8 - Disadvantaged: Free)

Catering will provide friendly options for Vegetarians, people with intolerance's and allergies. Food provided will have check-sheets explaining their contents and suitability for various consumers.

Many of the foods and ideas for this event could not be possible without the information provided from WhyChristmas.com For those interested in further information WhyChristmas? is an excellent source detailing Christmas celebrations all around the world in more cultures than we possibly have time to represent.

Shane Hammond

NAIDOC Week 2018 - "From Little Things, Big Things Grow" - A Music Night with Kev Carmody

* This blog is used for training purposes only *

• Photo image: Kev Carmody (https://www.womadelaide.com.au/archives/2016/kev-carmody)

• Photo image: Kev Carmody - music performance (https://www.indiemusic.photos/kev-carmody-taronga-zoo/)

• For more information and booking/ticket, please contact Pearl Cove Library

• Early booking is essential

Linked Information:

http://www.kevcarmody.com.au/

Herman Djohan

NAIDOC Week 2018 - "Sweet Country" - A Movie Night with Warwick Thornton

* This blog is used for training purposes only *

• Photo image: Warwick Thornton (https://saltypopcorn.com.au/darkside-review/)

• Photo image: Movie poster - 'Sweet Country' (https://www.margaretriver.com/event/cinema-cultural-centre-sweet-country/)

'Sweet Country' The Official Trailer

http://www.transmissionfilms.com.au/films/sweet-country

• For more information and booking/ticket, please contact Pearl Cove Library

• Early booking is essential

Herman Djohan

NAIDOC Week 2018 at Pearl Cove Library

Aboriginal dots painting photo by @alamy.com

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2018 at Pearl Cove Library
(30 June 2018 - 06 July 2018)

On the 30 June 2018, We have been honoured to provide the biggest NAIDOC (NATIONAL ABORIGINES & ISLANDERS DAY OBSERVANCE COMMITTEE) week 2018 celebration in NSW. The celebration is part of The Australian Living History and Education Program. 


Come and join us in the exciting events:

• The Opening Ceremony (including the Aboriginal dance performance) on 30 June 2018

• NAIDOC Exhibitions (Art, Craft and Weaponry), including our Human Library Programs

• Fun and Art activity for Children and Family

• The guest author of Children book “Shake a Leg.” by  Boory Monty Pryor

• The guest speakers: 
- An award-winning movie director Warwick Thornton, 
- Descendant of Windradyine - A warrior who saved his people from genocide
Donavan Dyirribang, 
- An award-winning musician Kev Carmody


For more information about NAIDOC Week 2018 and the programs,
please contact us at Pearl Cove Library.

Linked information:
http://www.naidoc.org.au/


Herman Djohan

Our History, Our Story, Our Future

Pearl Cove: Our History, Our Story, Our Future

Image: http://jennibe.com/australian-indigenous-flag/

Reconciliation week

Human Living Library event

24 May 2018

Reconciliation events are held all over Australia this week and we are very excited to have our own Pearl Cove event registered to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this beautiful land, and raise awareness of Pearl Coves’ indigenous story

See more information about Reconciliation week and a list of events here:

http://www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw/events/

This is not your usual library event!  

With your library card, you will be able to borrow a piece of Pearl Cove history and hear a story we guarantee you have never heard before

As part of a world-wide movement, Pearl Cove library is taking part in our very own Human Living library, where instead of borrowing a book, you can borrow a Pearl Cove local for a special reconciliation week conversation. See more information about Human living library concept: http://humanlibrary.org/

Join us in the Pearl Room, at Pearl Cove Library for this free event

Thursday 24 May 2018

 Two sessions are available - 10am or 2pm

Light refreshments will be provided

              BOOK NOW! Eventbrite.Pearlcovelibrary/reconciliation week.com.au

Event organiser Kate Abraham  Abraham.klc@NPCL.com.au