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

Exploring #EachForEqual: Pearl Cove for International Women’s Day

Exploring #EachForEqual

 Pearl Cove for International Women’s Day  

Image source(s): © 2018 by Human Library Australia & Unsplash

Let's start a conversation.

Pearl Cove Library is proud to present, The Human Library: Exploring #EachForEqual, to celebrate the diverse women of Pearl Cove for International Women's Day 2020.

When: Sunday 8th March, 2020 

Time: 12 pm to 4 pm 

Where: Pearl Cove Library, Library courtyard 

Cost: FREE (+ bookings required)

Make a booking: Eventbrite

Human Library is a free event, but bookings are essential as numbers are limited. Book via Eventbrite.

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What's the Human Library?

The Human Library is an event that encourages real conversations with real people. It is a safe space to ask questions about difficult issues. An opportunity to challenge stereotypes, a chance to unjudge someone.

At this event, you can choose to "borrow" a person for a rare 30-minute conversation, and have a chance to have a meaningful conversation with someone you may never have had a chance to before. 

#EachForEqual

This year's International Women's Day theme is #EachForEqual, an initiative to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women's achievements. It's aim is to help create a gender equal world. 

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Meet the ladies:

 Tanya Plibersek 

• Tanya is currently our Shadow Minister for Education and Training. She had previously held a position as our Minister for the Status of Women between 2007-10, and also worked in the Domestic Violence Unit at the NSW Ministry for the Status and Advancement of Women. She understands the balance between her high-demand work life, and being a wife and a mother of three.

 May W. 

• May is an Australian Aboriginal Eastern Arrernte artist. Her paintings are vibrant watercolours of the outback, using vivid abstract designs and symbols of traditional Aboriginal art. Her colourful journey from a remote town to the bustling city, and the challenges it brings, is a true Australian story.

 Seo-Hyun C. 

• Seo-Hyun is an Australian-born Korean who juggles life as a single parent. Between her duties as a P&C committee member, her regular night job and parenting duties, she brings a humble story of fierce dedication and determination.

 Alex L. 

• Alex provides a unique glimpse into the idea of identity as this queer, non-binary, transgender woman is breaking down all the barriers, and exploring the meaning of the invisible disability.

 Nabila M. 

• Nabila is a young refugee from Iraq with a unique story about changing countries, contrasting cultures, and overcoming challenges. Her youthful perspective also provides an interesting insight in the difficulties that the generation of today face.

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For more information, visit the following links:

• International Women's Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
• Human Library Australia: https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/

For any enquiries about the event, contact the Event Organiser, Jennifer Huang, at 9217 XXXX or email at events@pearlcove.nsw.gov.au.

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

Posted by Seána Trehy

Celebrate Pearl Cove's extra-ordinary women

Join us for a special Human Library event at the Pearl Cove Library, in collaboration with International Women's Day 2019 #LiftUp, for a chance to chat to a human "book". Broaden your knowledge and challenge your perspectives. The "books" are familiar members of the community however their experiences make them extraordinary. Celebrate women and diversity with us!

Important Information
 

Saturday 9th March 2019

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library

 

Bookings free but essential 
 

Reserve by 2nd March here.

Click through to find out more about our "books" and more information on the Human Library concept and the ever-growing International Women's Day.


Contact us
Phone: 91234567
Email: pearlcove@library.com.au

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By Nicole Luo