What creates a community?
"One world, one community"
Introduction
What creates a community? A community is really made of many things, ranging from a place to call "home," a unique culture found localised within an area and most importantly the people who make up the community itself. While a community is made up of these things and more, each community is different and it's patrons, community members etc. come from a range of backgrounds, countries and experiences that don't discriminate on race, age, sex or creed. This is what makes a community so great, that anyone and everyone can become part of something greater.
Pearl Cove's Human Living Library - Our Goal
The Human Living Library Project by Pearl Cove Library aims to complete the following objectives:
- An Inclusive and Connected Region
- Celebrating Our Places
- Smart Economy
- Vibrant Arts and Cultural Community
These objectives aim to enrich the community of Pear Cove through the interaction of our volunteers or human "books" on a timed one-on-one experience that is unique to the individual. We hope here at Pearl Cove Library that we can increase community confidence through engagement with one another strengthening a more cohesive society, dispelling any misconceptions, biases or even stereotypes that may be present in Pearl Cove.
The Human Library Project
What is the Human Library?
The Human Library or “Menneskebiblioteket” as it is called in Danish, was created in Copenhagen in the spring of 2000 by Ronni Abergel and his brother Dany and colleagues Asma Mouna and Christoffer Erichsen. The original event was open eight hours a day for four days straight and featured over fifty different titles. The broad selection of books provided readers with ample choice to challenge their stereotypes and so more than a thousand readers took advantage leaving books, librarians, organisers and readers stunned at the reception and impact of the Human Library.
So what is a human book?
A book with us is a person that volunteered to represent a stigmatized group in the community and based on their personal experiences can answer questions from readers to help challenge what is being said/told/understood about a given topic. To help shed light on the facts as you know them. Books are not political or on a mission when with us, but rather able to surrender to the agenda of the reader and allow them control of the conversation.
For more information please click on the FAQ to find out more about The Human Library.
Our Living Library "Books"
- Eva Kabirii - 42yr Female refugee from Syria, has been living in Pearl Cove for the past 6 years and is making the most of her new life here.
- Iman Farahmand – 65yr Male refugee from Iran, is one of the community Elders and one of the pillars for the Persian community here in Pearl Cove.
- Kirra Yugambeh – 28yr Indigenous Female, Kirra was born in Pearl Cove and has grown up here in the local region.
- Ming Yin – 25yr Female, Ming was born in Australia, but her parents immigrated to Australia over 20 years ago from China. Ms. Yin believes she has some insights to what it’s like growing up as a 2nd generation Australian and growing up with two cultures.
- Doug McGauhn – 55yr Male from Pearl Cove. Doug has spent most of his time here living in Pearl Cove and has watch this small town flourish with varied peoples from all over the world, he wants to add a sense of strong community spirit through the Living Libraries Project and the Peoples of Pearl Cove even.
Event Details:
When: Saturday 14th November 2020
Where: Pearl Cove Library Facility
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $10 per person, per book.
Bookings: Bookings are essential please click here to reserve your place and human "book."
Contact Us:
For further information on the event or any additional enquiries please call:
Pearl Cove Library - (02) 9445-3257
Senior Library Staff Member, Kyle O'Grady - 0400111222
