We will hosting an unusual library event to celebrate of 'R U OK' day. There are ten “living books” here with wonderful legends. Come to join us!
"A conversation could change a life." from 
What is a human library?
Modern people are getting more and more accustomed to virtual life rather than real life and the communication between people is getting more and more distant. Human Library is an educational event that used to promotes real conversation between people, increasing encourage understanding among people with differences and diversities such as culture, lifestyle, physical condition, etc. Also it helps to reduce bias, eliminate stereotype and discrimination between different groups, break down the barrier between people and enhances people’s sense of security and belonging to the community, which is the most direct feeling that we can’t get from reading paper books.
For further information, please see:
visit https://humanlibrary.org/ or Human Library Australia
Event info
The event will celebrate R U Ok day, which to remind people to take time out to care more about everyone around them, especially those who are showing some suicidal tendencies and to reduce the occurrence of their suicidal behaviour by providing them some care and help. It hopes “a conversation could change a life”. The event is a one to one conversation between our library users and “living books”. A living book will share his story with one library users within 30 minutes, they can communicate, sharing and ask questions. It is an opportunity to spread knowledge, share experiences and let readers to understand themselves and their familiar fields. They are from homeless social group, indigenous Australian group, social support group, professional experts from Community Health and Refugee group. They are:
- Peter Simpson - homeless and live on the street.
- Adam Brown - homeless and live on the street for five years.
- Indigenous Australian- unemployed.
- Riley Smith - social worker, 16 years work experiences.
- Charles Miller - social worker, over 20 years experiences.
- Ray Taylor - a psychologist, 11 years work experience.
- Daniel Davis - a psychiatrist, over 20 years work experiences.
- James Thomas is refugee from Iran.
- Henry is a refugee from Syria.
Event detail
Event name: Read & Talk with ‘Living books’
Date: Saturday 11 September 2021
Time: 13:00 pm to 15.30pm
Location: Pearl Cove Library, Library Courtyard
Cost: Free, booking required ("only 30 spots available")
Booking at Eventbrite (Click here)
Suitable for adult only, age 18+.
The event will provide refreshment and drinks.
For further information or questions:
please contact Library event supervisor Sory Millier on (02) 9876 1212 or email us on event@pearlcovelibrary.nsw.gov.au
The event is support by:
& Pearl Cove Council
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