Will You Be My Friend?

Bringing the People of Pearl Cove Together for National Lonliness Day! 

Thursday, 17 June 2021 | 10:30 AM to 2PM

Chamberlain, III, G. (2015). National Cheer Up the Lonely Day. Retrieved 25 May 2021, from https://wisdom-trek.com/captivate-podcast/day-77/national-cheer-up-the-lonely-day/

The Pearl Cove Library is proud to invite you to celebrate the community and its people for National Loneliness Day. Loneliness affects more than half of the Australian population and is most prevalent in three stages:

• Late teens and early 20s
• The mid-50s
• And early 80s

This event aspires to remove the stigma surrounding those affected by loneliness whilst bringing together the community to create or renew friendships between people.

What is a Human Library?

Human Libraries are a great way to reduce prejudice, break down barriers within a community. This concept presents people with a safe environment to converse with those within their wider community and better understand other peoples life experiences.

Event attendees can ‘borrow’ a book and ask questions, thus helping them challenge their assumptions and develop a greater understanding of each other's stories.

For more information visit Human Library Australia, here.

Meet Our Books!

Richie Jackson: A Wheelchair-bound Indigenous Australian spokesperson.

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Nathan Chen: A Lifeline Australia Crisis Support Worker of 15 years.

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Vivian Reed: A Red Cross Australian Volunteer (Beat Loneliness Campaign).

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Michael Ross: A Direct Support Worker for Accuro Home and Community Care.

Amare Global. (2019). Happy National Cheer Up the Lonely Day!. Retrieved 27 May 2021, from http://blog.amare.com/happy-national-cheer-up-the-lonely-day/ 

Event Details

When: Thursday, 17 June 2021, 10:30 AM to 2PM

Where: 25 Crescent Ave, Pearl Cove NSW, 2538 - On the Pearl Room, Ground floor, Pearl Cove Library

Bookings: To book your spot visit Eventbrite

This event is an over 18 event, children under this age will not be allowed in the venue.

For any further enquiries email us at event@PCLibrary.com or phone us on 0437 470 725

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect on the day?

Attendees will be able to “borrow” and book for 30 minutes at their designated time, and converse and ask questions.

Will food be available?

Yes, finger food and drinks will be available. If you have any food allergies please email event staff beforehand at event@PCLibrary.com

Lucy Ford