Phenomenal Woman

Phenomenal Woman

~A Human libraries event~

International Women's Day 

 March 8th 2022 

What is a human library?

Human libraries were started in Copenhagen, Denmark as a means to have people interact with those in different walks of life and hear their stories. A person can 'borrow' a book for a period of time, usually around 20 minutes, and listen to their life story and ask them questions. The aim of human libraries is to facilitate an environment where people can set aside prejudices and learn from the life of another human being. The focus is on eliminating preconceptions and inspiring understanding with one another. https://humanlibrary.org/

Phenomenal Woman

Throughout history, women have been kept out of many job markets. Although through the decades they have been making their mark, there are still those industries that make it difficult for women to enter, whether it be physical labour, the sciences or management positions. 

Our human library evening, Phenomenal Woman is dedicated to giving a voice to women in predominantly male work environments to share their experiences, challenges and successes. We encourage young women endeavouring to work in these environments to attend and receive advice from these amazing ladies as well as all other members of our community to come and learn about the lifestyle these women lead. We at Pearl Cove Library hope to foster an environment that supports women and praises their accomplishments while acknowledging their struggles. 

When:     Tuesday March 8th, 2022

Time:       6:00pm - 9:00pm (20 minute sessions within this time)

Where:    Pearl Cove Library Café

Fee:         $5.00 per person (unlimited sessions upon selection at time of booking)

Please note that bookings are for 20 minute sessions and seeing multiple books requires selecting multiple session times.

Attendance by reservation with eventbrite access via link or QR code below.

For further questions, please contact Sonia from Pearl Cove Library at 04XX XXX XXX

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Picture References:

International Women's Day. (2021). International Women's Day. Retrieved on June 11th 2021 from https://www.internationalwomensday.com/IWD2021 

Howard County Library. (March 17th 2018). 2019 Human Library. Retrieved on June 11th 2021 from https://www.flickr.com/photos/hocolibrary/40905373131/in/photolist-25jEJiZ-23XF1Wg-RFckvZ-5C51hV-25jEJpk-SRynwW-SRyoqE-25jEHR6-25jEJSK-25jEK6R-25jEJAn-25jEJbK-SRyo4C-25jEKFi-25jEJ4v-25jEJUP-25jEJ2r-25jEKyp-25jEK4B-25jEHXt-25jEHYR-23XF1zV-25jEHUT-25jEKcT-25fWVhf-RCEXcd-SV8LpV-25jEKfD-25jEKuM-SFnC9j-25jEJge-25jEKqZ-25jEKmv-RFckj6-25jEJYB-HbXgMS-SHNi54-SV8M5H-SHNgbe-SHNhaZ-SFnAdq-RFcknH-SkhQXd-RFcjvc-SFnEQG-SHNhiV-25jEHoc-SV8KpP-SRynkd-SFnESq 

Sonia Fedyczkowski

Role Rethink

Ladies, has anyone ever told you that you can’t do something that you think you can? Or worse, that you wouldn’t be suited… because of your gender?

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Pearl Cove Library, in conjunction with Pearl Cove Girls Highschool, would like to invite Year 10 girls to attend our Human Library Event.

You as the ‘reader’ will choose a person – a human ‘book’ – to have a conversation with. Come and chat with any of our 12 female books, all of whom are working in a profession that outdated stereotypes still consider the domain of males. How have they coped with their friend’s, family’s and colleague’s resistance to their career/lifestyle choice? Ask them! How have they managed to thrive in their individual work environments? Ask them!

Expect a balanced world – build a better society #BalanceforBetter

Meet Our “Books”!

WHEN
March 2019 10:00am-2:30pm

WHERE
Pearl Cove Library -Pearl Room
Lemon Tree Passage Road
Pearl Cove, NSW 2319
Google map and directions

TICKETS
Free - Register here

CONTACT
Laura Pearce (Pearl Cove Librarian)
lpearce@pearlcove.gov.au
0412 345 678
Or
Virginia Farr (High school Year 10 coordinator)
vfarr@pcgh.nsw.edu.au
02 9436 6752

IMAGE SOURCE

Firefighter – Department of Fire and Emergency Services

Vicar – Australian Womens History Network

Aboriginal scientist – ABC News

Soldier – Department of Defence

Engineer – HZ University of Applied Sciences

Electrician – BBC Berkshire

Barrister – Getty Images

Mining – The Grapevine Club

Coder – US News and World Report

AFL sportswoman – Punkee

Politician – Wikipedia

CEO – Fortune Media

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HARMONY DAY

Harmony Day - Discover the Possibilities

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Date: Saturday March 21, 2020

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

           Venue: Pearl Cove Library – Pearl Room (Ground Floor) *

Tickets: Free event - Bookings essential. *

              Booking: Book your 'loans' through EventBrite (Click here)

or

at Pearl Cove Library Customer Service Desk

            (*Venue is wheelchair accessible / Light refreshments provided)

We welcome all the Pear Cove residents to join us for this special event "Harmony day" at Pearl Cove Library. The program is held in conjunction with Pearl Cove Council to provide you with an opportunities to borrow the living book. Our aim is to welcome new immigrants to Australia and break the stereotype; it is a land of whites and only new migrants have to face the problems in this country etc. Our books are the experts in their area of Human rights, Arts and Culture, advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and are also the prime example of immigrant of this nation who have their succeeded and broken down this stereotype.

Come and Join this special events with us and let's look with our new pair of glasses in 2020 and discover the possibility at Pearl Cove Library. 

Books can be borrowed for 20 mins only.

Our Living Books:

• Cathy Freeman - Australian Olympic Sprinter and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People advocate
• Mr Edward Santow - Human Rights Commissioner
• Mr Mike Mrdak - Chairman, Department of Communication and Arts
• Dr. Jing Han - Australia- China Institute for Arts and Culture

For more information: 

Pearl Cove Library
Event Manager
Elizabeth Hurley
02 9847 6852
or
Event Co-coordinator
Annette Campion
02 98476852
Email: Annette@pearlcovelibrary.com.au

More information on Human Living Libraries:
http://humanlibrary.org/

     Australian Government, Department of Home Affairs

https://www.harmony.gov.au/about

Chirayu Thapa (Learner number: 805 192 712)

MAY DAY IS OUR DAY!

picture from National Library Australia

HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUALITY FOR ALL

“INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY”

TUESDAY 1 MAY 2018 @ 9am to 3pm

Venue: Pearl Cove Library (Library Courtyard)

Address: 27 Peace Avenue Pearl-Cove

This year's May Day celebration marked 126 years since Australia's first May Day March held in 1891 by striking shearers at Barcaldine in Queensland. May Day recognizes the achievements of working people and acknowledges the significance of the eight-hour working day.

So, come on down and revel in your First Amendment rights, hang out and enjoy the crowds, and take all the May Day selfies you can. As always, please contact an officer or call 000, if you have any concerns or need to report an emergency.

if you would like to learn more about the history of May Day visit this article.

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