Suffering in Silence.

"Anzac Day Ceremony (c)Henk Deleu" by VISITFLANDERS is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

 The blight being endured by those who return from service in our military. 

About: We often think of the servicemen and women of our armed forces as indomitable bastions of willpower and fortitude. However, this is not the case for many of our ex-service personnel. Ex-service personnel have some the highest rates of depression, anxiety, and risks of suicide within Australia. Worst still is the silence around the issue and the silence from those who suffer the most. This Anzac-day, come to Pearl Cove Library to hear their stories and ask about the difficult lives of the ex-service personnel who have survived, endured, and lost. For more information: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/veterans/national-veteran-suicide-monitoring/contents/summary

Human Libraries: Have you ever read a book and wondered what other stories the author or characters could tell? That’s what human libraries are for! Human Libraries are events where people become the books. They get the opportunity to tell their story, and the listener gets to ask about the life and experiences of the human book. Come and experience the insight of some of the many extraordinary tales the world has to offer. Learn more: https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/

Please be aware that some of the content discussed may not be suitable for some audiences. 

This event may feature, discuss, or have images of people who are deceased. 

Discretion is advised. 

Books:

-    Retired SGT. Major Stanley Yelnats (male survivor)

     

-    Retired Private Keith Thompson (retired)

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- Retired Lieutenant Kirra Alura (first nations retired)

-    Retired Corporal Alison Peters (female survivor)

-    Mary Markerson (family of victim)

        

 

Details:

When- Anzac Day 25/04/2021. 11:00-15:00.

Where- Pearl Cove Library CAFÉ.

How- Bookings are essential for this event. Walk ins may be accepted, but book availability will be subject to demand. Please find an Eventbrite link to confirm your booking: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/

Contacts:

-    Pearl Cove Community contact line: 02 9999 9999

-    Pearl Cove Community events email: pearlcoveevents@pearlcove.nsw.au 

If you or anyone you know is suffering from mental health concerns, please contact beyond Blue for a discrete helpful chat. 

- 1300 22 4636 

- https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 

Picture references. 

"Portrait of young man. Colombia" by World Bank Photo Collection is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

"Portrait of police woman. Mexico" by World Bank Photo Collection is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

"Australia: Aboriginal Culture 002" by babasteve is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

"Steyr Aug" by Bonesaw 0311 is licensed under CC BY 2.0

"Woman Portrait" by Product-Studio is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Lest We Forget

Pearl Cove Library's Remembrance Day Commemoration

Image Credit: http://filipinohomecaregiver.com/remembrance-day-2017/

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, Pearl Cove Library will be inviting four volunteers to recount their stories of their service in the Australian military. Based upon the worldwide initiative of Human Living Libraries, each 'Book' has agreed to converse with groups of 'Readers' for thirty minutes each, answering questions and recounting their lives.

 

For more information about Human Living Libraries, please check out their main website: http://humanlibrary.org/

Day: Sunday, 11 November 2018

Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm

 

Booking Information

For the day, four time slots will be available for different groups to speak to their Book of choice; a total of sixteen sessions will be able to chosen from. Expressions of interests will occur from the 11th September - 25th September; these will be available to be done via the Pearl Cove Library and Council websites, as well as written applications in each branch of our Library Service.

The actual choosing and booking of sessions will be on the 11th October at 11am - please note, this process will be first in, first served.

 

IMPORTANT

Each Book is in charge of how they speak to and how many people they speak to. They will have a set of rules that MUST be adhered to for the duration of the event; some of these will include the ability to not answer whatever questions asked towards them or to end the session when they want. Any disrespectful or unsociable behaviour will result in being asked to leave the event and the Library itself.

For more information regarding Remembrance Day and its importance, please check out the Australian War Memorial's following site: https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/remembrance-day

 

For more information, please contact Kate Andrejas (Event Coordinator) at kandrejas@pearlcovelibrary.com

A Month of Remembrance

Pearl Cove is celebrating the month of April with a month of remembrance for those brave souls that are currently in the military as well as those that have participate in any of war that have occurred in the past 100+ years. This event will be connected with Anzac Day so come join us for a night of stories as we hear tales told by the veterans and the families of those that served in war.

Important Information

Venue: Pearl Cove Library - Pearl Room
Date: 1 April 2018
Time: 6:30 - 9 pm
Cost: $12.50 per person

Bookings

Bookings are required. Everyone is welcome; however some of the stories may not be suitable for children as they contain violence typically found in a war zone.

Email you bookings at remembrance@gmail.com



For further information on Anzac Day: http://rslnsw.org.au/commemoration/anzac/history 

Contact
Phone: 0245327981 
Email: remembrance@gmail.com

Madeleine Jones

"The Anzac's land at Pearl Cove!"

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This Anzac day, learn all about the wars that the Anzacs have fought in from the men and women themselves

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Image retrieved from: https://imgur.com/gallery/eeesc

When: 

- Monday 23rd of April to Sunday 29th of April

Time: 

- Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 3 pm. 

- Wednesday, 5:30 am to 6 am Dawn Service. Reopens 10 am to 3 pm

Where: 

- Pearl Cove Library 

[inside, ask staff at the front desk if directions are required]

Entry:

- Entry is free for everyone who wishes to attend but speakers must book before hand at this address

http://bookings.pearlcovelibrary.gov.au/

Beginning Monday the 23rd of April, we will be holding a week long commemoration of the sacrifice of Anzac soldiers throughout history, using the 'living books' veterans, professors and the families of the fallen will share their stories all the way until Sunday the 29th of April. We will also be hosting a dawn service on Wednesday beginning at 5:30 am that will go for half an hour.

More Info:

- For those who wish to know more, click here

http://humanlibrary.org/and https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac-day

- Alternatively you can get in contact with our library staff over the phone at 04712541916

Darcy Francis

A day to remember and a story to discover

A day to remember and a story to discover!

Remember this Anzac Day with your library!

image retrieved from: https://soperth.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/anzac-day-perth.jpg

As part of pearl coves human living library events, through the month of April we will be having ANZAC Day stories told by “living books” through week leading up to ANZAC Day. Guests will have a 30 minute group or one on one session with a living book, each of our living books come from a different background with a different story to tell. There will also be fun crafting events and refreshments for guests to enjoy so come down and have some fun whilst learning about Australia’s history. 

When: Tuesday 18th, Friday 21st and Tuesday 25th of April. 

Time: Sessions are split into two groups with the first group commencing

from 6pm - 7:45pm and 7pm - 9:45pm.

Where: Pearl Cove Library (in the library itself)

Free entry: Booking are essential via email or in person at Pearl Cove Library

bookings.pearlcovelibrary.gov.au

More info: If you are interested in finding more about this event and how living libraries work

please access the related link:

http://humanlibrary.org/

William Bugeja

Local Heroes

Celebrate Pearl Cove's local heroes in the spirit of the ANZACS!

The event will be held on April 25th 2018 at Pearl Cove Library, commencing at 10am.

To Book your place at the event, please contact Pearl Cove Library or email bookings@pearlcovelibrary.com.au

Local Heroes at Pearl Cove Library celebrates Pearl Cove's involvement and connection to the ANZAC heroes and tradition. Living libraries will be involved, where a local member of the community with personal connections to the ANZACs will be available to share their stories and answer questions. Examples of Living Libraries include veterans, family members and other members of the community who have memories and stories about the ANZACs and the ANZAC tradition in the Pearl Cove community. An ANZAC themed story time will be held for children and families are welcome to attend. Photographs, artwork and memoribillia will be displayed. A light morning tea will be provided, and any dietry requirements can be emailed to bookings@pearlcovelibrary.com.au.

For ANZAC related reading for children in preparation for the Local Heroes story time, see the link below:

http://www.mylittlebookcase.com.au/books/book-list-stories-for-anzac-day/

image below taken from: http://www.newsofthearea.com.au/anzac-day-ceremonies-nelson-bay-26136

By Roseanne Dertadian

War and Sacrifice - Anzac day 2018

War and Sacrifice
Photographic exhibition and Human Living Library
Date: Friday 20^th April
Time: 7pm
Venue: Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library

For April and the lead-up to Anzac Day  2018, Pearl Bay Library explores the themes of War and Sacrifice. Using the concept of the Human Living Library as well as exhibitions and talks, we will present a multi-faceted look at the lives of those who have been caught up in, given everything to win, and tried to prevent conflict. The Human Library™ is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. A place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered.
(Photo credit: State Library of Victoria on Flickr)