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A living libraries project
October 8-13th
Pearl Cove Council has always taken pride in listening to and celebrating the stories within our vibrant community. In October, the month of Homelessness Awareness, Pearl Cove Library welcomes our members to listen to Pearl Cove's invisible storytellers -- those living without reliable shelter, and the people that work with them. Pearl Cove is working together with the Human Libraries Project to bring their stories into the light.
Throughout the week, we invite a select group of people that have volunteered their time to become 'books' to be borrowed, to share their stories with Pearl Cove and talk about the realities of a life that is often overlooked or misunderstood. Our Knitting groups are also running a Knit-In knitting drive on Wednesday, working on blankets, bags and beanies to donate to the Pearl Cove Outreach group at the end of the week.
Our biggest event will be the Saturday Picnic, where we aim to bring together all of Pearl Cove to celebrate our entire community and to connect those in need with the services they require. Come join us and greet faces old and new over a free lunch provided in part by our Local Soup Kitchen! Local outreach groups and the VakS Street Doctor will also be in attendance to get to know the community and maybe reach out to those who need their services most.
Living Library event
Mon-Fri 11-2pm
Located near the library cafe, Lushbucket.
Come borrow a book and hear a story!
no booking required
Knit-In
Wed 10-3pm
Located in the foyer.
Come knit a square, learn how, or donate knitted goods!
no booking required
Saturday Picnic
Sat 11-1pm
Located in the courtyard.
Come enjoy a hand-made wrap and get to know the community! Vegan + gluten-free options available.
Bookings not essential, but interest can be registered at our Eventbrite page
Check out the websites of out amazing partners for this event:
VakS, Soup kitchen, and the Outreach group.
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Hester Kogler
I would love to attend your event Hester. I definitely need to be educated in this topic.
ReplyDeleteLove the use of typography and it's matching with the photo-image. Also an interesting topic event that I'd like to come.
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