NAIDOC WEEK HUMAN LIBRARY EVENT

 Hear their stories. It’s time.

 

Photo sourced from https://www.flickr.com/photos/25792994@N04/5424377128/

 

As part of NAIDOC Week 2021, Pearl Cove Library is running a Human Library event. National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week is a time for Australians to celebrate the culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Earlier this year, the world was rocked by the murder of George Floyd. The Black Lives Matter movement that followed showed how far Australia has to go itself with improving the inequalities in Australia. NAIDOC Week is one time where we can learn more about the Aboriginal community.

The Stolen Generation is part of Australia's history of terrible treatment towards the Aboriginal people. This human library is an event where you can come and have conversations with stolen generation survivors and learn more about their experiences, as well at their experience of racism in Australia. For a long time there hasn't been enough education and light shed on this event. Come along to hear their stories as we try and change this.

What is a Human Library event?

The purpose of the human library is for people to engage in their differences through conversation so they can learn and become educated. At human library events people have volunteered to be the ‘books’ and the attendees who come can ‘borrow’ the books for a specified amount of time. During this time attendees can ask the book questions without judgement in a safe environment. Human library events aim to challenge stereotypes and prejudice and make communities more inclusive and culturally aware.

Read more about the human library here
 

The Books:

Lowitja O’Donoghue - Indigenous Australian activist and Stolen Generation survivor

Shannan Dodson - Co-chair of the NAIDOC Committee 

Ruth - Stolen Generation survivor

Dr Marcus Woolombi Waters - Stolen Generation survivor 

 

Event Details:

When: Saturday 10th July 

Time: 10am-4pm

Where: Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library

Cost: Free but bookings are essential

Bookings: Book via Eventbrite here

 

To find other NAIDOC Week 2021 events click here

Vivienne Heath

Pearl Cove Malaria Month living library event: A Day of Discussion: (Thomas Rudkin)

A Day of Discussion

Pearl Cove Malaria Month

Saturday 25th April 2019 - 1:00pm-4:00pm

Pearl Cove Library - 47 Cricket Road, Pearl Cove, 2068

Booking available on library website

Further information on World Malaria Day 2019 can be found at the World Health Organisation website: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-malaria-day/world-malaria-day-2019

Annually, hundreds of thousands of people lose their lives to malaria, a number that has not improved in recent years. Coinciding with World Malaria Day, a day in dedication to the efforts made to stop this disease once and for all, Pearl Cove Library will be hosting a human living library event in order to raise awareness to the extent of this disease and the continued attempts to stop it.

Where and when do I go?

We'll all be in the café attached to the library building. The event will begin at 1pm on the 25th April, World Malaria Day and run until 4pm.

How do I book?

We have a page dedicated to the event on the Pearl Cove Library website. A link to book your place is at the bottom of said page. Simply click the link and fill in the requested details to proceed! To reach our library website, just click the following link:

https://www.PearlCoveCouncil.com/library/upcoming-events/Pearl-Cove-Malaria-Month/Day-of-Discussion

If you have any questions or need any help, don't hesitate to call us on (02) 9365 2361, or e-mail us at  pearlcovelibraryeventinquiries@gmail.com.

What can I expect?

We're trying to create an atmosphere of casual and informal discussion. Our current plan is to have us all sit at the café with some snacks and a good drink while our specially ordered "books" (our guest speakers) share their stories. This may take the shape of a personal conversation or a speech to the whole café. This will continue for two and a half hours, with two 15-minute breaks throughout the course of the afternoon. We hope that you'll leave with an increased understanding of the perils of malaria and a willingness to engage in further discussions with the community in the future. If you feel we succeeded or failed with these aims, then feel free to let us know! You'll be given the opportunity to give your feedback at the end of the event.

Who are the speakers?

Dr. Joseph Kennedy, specialist in pathogens

David Zavimbe, survivor of malaria

Alexandria Binks, family member of a malaria sufferer

Dr. Nicole Smith, pathologist and humanitarian worker

We hope to see you there!

Tell your friends and share on social media. The more readers, the better!

Authorised by Thomas Rudkin of Pearl Cove Library.

Ever been face to face with a Talking Book!? – Human Living Library @ Pearl Cove Library

Attend Pearl Cove Library's "Human Living Library' where people become books!

Visitors will be able to ‘borrow’, engage with and learn from the ‘books’, an intimate and personal conversation can be had between visitors and ‘Books’. 

This event is an opportunity for visitors to connect with people that they wouldn’t normally speak with in their community, to better understand life experiences of others and challenge their own personal assumptions, prejudices and stereotypes.     

The theme of our ‘Human Living Library’ is Disability, a general discussion highlighting all types of disability’s, the issues that surround them and how to overcome the stigma of being labelled disabled. 

Date and Time 

Tuesday 16th January 2018 

10.00am – 12.00pm 

Location 

Pearl Cove Library Courtyard  

100 Treasure Harbour Road 

Pearl Cove, NSW 26000 

Booking information 

To book please visit our library Eventbrite page, https://www.eventbrite.com.au/

Or to book via phone, call 9330 6894 (Pearl Cove Main Branch).

Images (L-R) found: Denker - photo/woman-wearing-white-shirt-1181690/ Austin -https://www.halogen.org.au/speaker.php?speakerid=71 Ferguson - https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/tim-ferguson-a-fast-life-on-wheels-af2019  Oxenham - https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/visual-arts-conquered-by-legally-blind-painter/news-story/022034b2c367991b05d6024fb4d7b6ea

A diverse range of ‘books’ are available to borrow. These include: 

- Tim Ferguson – Australian comedian, film director, screenwriter and author  

- Ben Austin OAM – Australian Aboriginal Athlete (Swimmer)  

- Joan Denker - Member of the community that has overcome Depression and Anxiety  

- Susan Oxenham – Legally Blind Artist  

Image found: https://pixabay.com/vectors/bookshelves-books-reading-learning-1751335/

To learn more about ‘Human living libraries’ check out the below links: 

“I Checked Some People out at the Human Library” – Vice Asia 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyh1IeSoRC4

“At This Library, You Can “Borrow” People Instead of Books” – Readers Digest  

https://www.rd.com/culture/human-library/

We hope to see you at our Living Library event!

At Pearl cove library we strive to improve our environmental impacts, please be mindful when attending this event and use public transport when possible. Let’s help to reduce our environmental footprint!

Title image created on https://www.canva.com/ + People image found -https://www.usemyability.com/make-your-workplace-more-inclusive-with-disability-aids-uk-and-more/

Hensler, Emily

Rejuvenate – finding well-being amongst life's busy-ness

Do you feel overwhelmed by life's busy-ness?  

Yearn for balance; a life that consciously supports health & well-being?

This Spring you are invited to explore these issues at Rejuvenate - a unique, living library event at Pearl Cove Library.  

Connect with individuals whose journey has confronted similar issues, and have found inspiring ways to bring greater health and vitality into their life.

Book a 'loan' conversation with one (or more!) of six individual 'living books' on offer.  Hear their story, delve into their life experience, ask questions, understand, connect, be inspired!

Six living library books are available for loan:

•  An Indigenous Australian National Park Ranger – who made the move from a fast-paced city-based life to an outdoors life emphasising connection to nature.
• A female trail runner - with a specific interest in mindful running.
• A cancer survivor - whose experience of illness led to a radical slowing down on life.
• A professional dancer - who overcame depression.
• A Chinese teenager - who carried high family expectations in regard to her studies.
• Reverend Stephanie Dowrick – on spaciousness and choosing happiness.

Saturday 14 September 2019, 1.00 - 4.00 pm

@ Pearl Cove Library

A free event, refreshments included, everyone welcome!

Bookings: pearlcovelibrary.eventbrite.com.au or ph 64992345

Further information & reading:

What is Mindfulness?

Free mindfulness programs at Monash University

'Mindful Running: how meditative running can improve performance and make you a happier, more fulfilled person', by Mackenzie L. Havey.

Event contact: Sarah Morrison

Caring Carers Stories 2018

Human LIVING LIBRARIES

OCTOBER – National Carers Week 2018

Stories of Caring Carers

Image source: https://www.nacpatients.org.uk/content/caring-our-carers

Pearl Cove Library recognises a diverse range of carers in our local community. We are delighted to host this morning tea & presentation event as part of the National Carers Week 2018 to celebrate and recognise the outstanding contribution that carers have made day-by-day. This is an opportunity to raise community awareness on carers that support a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is frail. Come along and join our morning tea, meet different carers that will be sharing their stories and be involved in the celebration and recognition of carers!

Date: Tuesday 16th October 2018

Time: 10am to 12pm

Location: Pearl Room @ Pearl Cove Library

Cost: FREE

Refreshments: Morning Tea

This event is open to library members and the public, registration is essential. Limited spots.

Click HERE to register for the event.

Contact enquiries: Chau Au - Events Officer - 9745 4592