Come and celebrate the international day of people with a disability at Pearl Cove Library for our Human Library event!
Become a 'Reader' and borrow our 'living books' from our special catalogue of the day
"Our event aims is to reduce stereotypes and prejudices people might have towards people or groups of people with a disability and promote respect and acceptance of our differences as humans to unite our community"
A living book is a local resident that is willing to share their lives experiences with readers who borrow them. Our library staff will help you find the book your are most interested in and introduce them. 'Readers' are encourage to have a conversation with our 'Books' and ask questions they have always wanted to know and normally do not have the opportunity to do so.
Event details
When: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Time: 12.00 pm – 15.00 pm
Where: Cove Meeting Room, Pearl Cove Library
Cost: Free!
Bookings are essential: Please book via Eventbrite
Contact: Pearl Cove
Library on (02) 9095 2121 for enquiries, accessibility requirements or in case of an emergency.
Service available: Interpreter services for attendees who`s English is not their first language.
Tea and coffee will be provided to enjoy your reading time!
Meet our living books!
- Maureen: An indigenous Australian with visual impairment person
- Xavier: A person with Down Syndrome
- Barbara: A
person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Tom: A carer of a person with a disability
For more information about:
Human Library Australia: https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/about
International day of people with a disability: https://www.idpwd.com.au/
Image credits:
By Camila Barra, June 2019
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